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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
The sociable lamb also appeared to enjoy the attention from its human audience, basking in the affection and excitement.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved, sociable tortoise who lived for well over 100 years before dying at the St. Louis Zoo.
—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
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved, sociable tortoise who lived for well over 100 years before dying at the St. Louis Zoo.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sociable
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There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The rule in question, known as the Roadless Rule, was first issued by the outgoing Clinton administration in 2001.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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To their credit, the Heat have been gracious in their credit to the Panthers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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The food was unfussy and full-flavored, the service gracious, and the staff — from the spa therapists to the bakers — seemed genuinely happy to be here.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Jimmy Swaggart, a televangelist and gospel singer whose fall from grace in the late 1980s made national headlines, has died, according to a social media post published by his ministry.—
Bob Smietana,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways Meta’s decision to turn chatbot prompts into social content has blurred the line between private and public in a way that catches many users off guard.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Italy has, nevertheless, been experiencing a surge in wealthy arrivals — both to visit and live — as its more hospitable flat-tax regime and booming luxury real estate sector have proved a draw whereas other countries have sought to crack down on the uber-rich.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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But the temporary win for researchers doesn’t mean the NIH under Trump will necessarily become newly hospitable to grant proposals concerning PrEP implementation.—
Benjamin Ryan,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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This is a guide that is both a friendly flower refresher course for the veteran gardener and a wonderful introduction to flowers for the novice.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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“Sociable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sociable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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