pally

adjective

Definition of pallynext
as in chummy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pally
  1. chummy
  2. bosom
  3. inseparable
  4. intimate
  5. friendly
  6. pack
  7. palsy
  8. familiar
Adjective
  • Fauci's diary reveals COVID czar had chummy relationship with media figures.
    — , FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • Vernon these days almost never speaks publicly and certainly doesn’t announce chummy weekend gatherings for the general public.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of chummy
Adjective
  • Schubert and the law enforcement agencies that fall under her jurisdiction appear to be bosom buddies.
    — Monique Judge, The Root, 15 May 2018
  • Jim Hamre and Zack Willhoite were also bosom buddies in their passion for public transportation who had excitedly awaited the day higher-speed trains could zip through their home turf.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2017
Definition of bosom
Adjective
  • Insurance costs In a coastal district like ours, these three issues are inseparable.
    — Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • Beyond golden handcuffs, fear alone can keep you stuck, especially when your personal brand has become inseparable from the logos on your résumé.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of inseparable
Adjective
  • The Pretty Woman star wore a polka-dot navy dress for the intimate Sun Valley, Idaho ceremony.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • Midjourney, Nano Banana, Kling, Veo 3 and ElevenLabs An intimate exploration of Kev’s personal experience of blindness, highlighting the people, relationships and aspects of everyday life that matter most to him.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of intimate
Adjective
  • Food and drink Tucked on the backside of the hotel, Peter B’s is a buzzy brewery and local hangout with a dog-friendly patio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
  • At Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, the MLS All-Stars defeated the Liga MX All-Stars in the MLS All-Star Game, 4-3, in the friendly designed to promote the league to new audiences.
    — Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • Cakesters come in packs of two or three, as well as multi-pack boxes.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Army is expected to be a mid-pack team in the American Conference.
    — Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Definition of pack
Adjective
  • He was later diagnosed with a severe nerve injury to his left shoulder and arm and underwent surgery at 6 months old, but continued to suffer from a brachial plexus nerve injury known as Erb’s palsy, the family’s complaint claims.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • By 2006, Ronstadt was already experiencing the effects of the neurodegenerative disease that would later be diagnosed as progressive supranuclear palsy, and this greatly affected her ability to control her voice.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of palsy
Adjective
  • Children grow up without the network of neighboors, relatives and familiar adults that used to make a place feel safe.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Drawing inspiration from the classic old fashioned cocktail, this fruit-forward IPA delivers familiar flavors in a delightfully different form.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
Definition of familiar
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“Pally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pally. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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