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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
Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved, sociable tortoise who lived for well over 100 years before dying at the St. Louis Zoo.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
However, a new study has found that with their naturally calm and sociable personalities, some cats may thrive in this role too.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Many involve Hitler suddenly transforming into a charming, sociable fellow.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
For more sociable dogs, another good option is day care.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
However, a new study has found that with their naturally calm and sociable personalities, some cats may thrive in this role too.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Many involve Hitler suddenly transforming into a charming, sociable fellow.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
For more sociable dogs, another good option is day care.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sociable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sociable
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Respondents to Mitchell’s poll heavily favored former Vice President Kamala Harris (44%) and former Rep. Katie Porter (28%) to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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On Tuesday, outgoing acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin stated that the office would investigate Biden’s last-minute pardons.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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But Bill Fox fans are a kind of a tribe, and Hagan was as gracious as could be.—
Nate Rogers,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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As a social media influencer, his more than 1 million followers on YouTube trumps the reach of others in the press tent, whose follower counts, generally, would classify them as microinfluencers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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The Place des Oliviers courtyard serves as the hotel’s vibrant social hub, offering something new from dawn to dusk.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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This wasn’t a neighborhood that seemed hospitable to strangers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The citizens are famously hospitable and love to meet visitors.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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“Sociable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sociable. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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