as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the family was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the welcoming committee
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Recent Examples of friendliness
Attendees praised the variety of exhibitors, and the friendliness and accessibility of the businesses on-site.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Managers can then use that data to gauge the friendliness of their staff.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
Flexibility and efficiency Hitachi’s dual-mode excavator marries eco-friendliness and efficiency in a single design.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Managers can then use that data to gauge the friendliness of their staff.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026
Flexibility and efficiency Hitachi’s dual-mode excavator marries eco-friendliness and efficiency in a single design.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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Book The Snug in the downstairs bar for intimate private gatherings, complete with its own sound system, call-for-service button, and a mural by New York artist TM Davy, celebrating female friendship and conversation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many artists and organizations have shared tributes and fond memories following Bowman’s passing, praising not only his musical excellence, but his friendship and generosity.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Setting a more realistic limit can support both generosity and stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers look at six factors including GDP per capita, life expectancy, generosity and perceptions of freedom and corruption to help account for variations among countries.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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Liberated from this approach to economic warfare, relations with allies may recover some of their former cordiality.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Maybe camaraderie and neighborliness will succeed where the Council’s blindness to our needs failed.—
Peter Madonia,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The North Star State’s Minnesota Nice reputation has long encompassed progressive politics; a polite, if guarded, interpersonal demeanor; and a hearty neighborliness formed out of necessity during frigid winters.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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The radiant Sun conjoins fanciful Neptune in your 7th House of Interdependence, adding extra kindness to your imagination, so boundaries and bonds can both feel easier and more creative.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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And love is sacrifice, service, kindness, and grace.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Initial curiosity and goodwill can open doors, but longevity depends on consistent, bankable output.—
Tracy Wright , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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The string of refusals indicates his stock of European goodwill is low.—
John Leicester,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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