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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
he's an intensely sociable child, even prone to fits of depression when he's left alone
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as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a pleasant and sociable hostess who puts everyone instantly at ease
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as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
the sociable weaverbird breeds in large umbrella-shaped nests
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Recent Examples of sociable
Ramsey describes Brian as sociable and unafraid.
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Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
After leaving the office for a job with Alamo Colleges, Hinojosa's outgoing and sociable personality kept him connected with his former colleagues.
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Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Mar. 2026
At peak times, the bus is uncomfortably crowded, but the locals are sociable.
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Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
At the Marriott, though, a sunny, more sociable side of Yanxiao seemed to come out.
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Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sociable
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
After leaving the office for a job with Alamo Colleges, Hinojosa's outgoing and sociable personality kept him connected with his former colleagues.
—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Mar. 2026
At peak times, the bus is uncomfortably crowded, but the locals are sociable.
—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
At the Marriott, though, a sunny, more sociable side of Yanxiao seemed to come out.
—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sociable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sociable
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To counter this, organizations can implement a process for handing down institutional knowledge after employees leave roles, such as creating transition documents and holding knowledge-transfer sessions between outgoing and incoming team members.
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All three occurred in Charlotte since May, only about a year after the city faced questions over a secretive settlement with its outgoing police chief and the fallout from a heavily politicized murder on public transit.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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The gracious — and perfectly acceptable — way is not to serve alcohol to anyone.
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If philosophy begins in wonder, trenchant social drama seems to start in laughter.
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Some may argue that the more the merrier applies as much to advocacy for social justice as to anything else.
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Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.
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Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.
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Be hospitable to the people who think differently from you.
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Native plants like native golden ragwort or switchgrass are not as hospitable.
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“Sociable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sociable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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