as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
the hiking club attracts a wide range of convivial people who share a love of the outdoors
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Recent Examples of convivial
The convivial, tropical atmosphere here is great for vacationing with friends, though the property also hosts wellness retreats and events.
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Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
And chefs and restaurateurs across America are responding with a new wave of steakhouses where the food is more creative and the atmosphere more convivial.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
With a calendar full of live music and other nightly events, the resort provides convivial ways to relax after a day of travel.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and convivial.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
And chefs and restaurateurs across America are responding with a new wave of steakhouses where the food is more creative and the atmosphere more convivial.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
With a calendar full of live music and other nightly events, the resort provides convivial ways to relax after a day of travel.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 11 June 2025
The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and convivial.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser will not face a criminal charge in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, Trigg.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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The migration reaches its peak in August, when larger pods appear and there is a surge in social behavior: tail slapping, pectoral waving, and the unmistakable breach.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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When leadership transitions start quietly, those closest to the outgoing person are often treated with caution or suspicion.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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What was meant to be a tribute to the district's outgoing superintendent has raised questions for Jefferson County Board of Education members about how district leaders are spending a massive donation, particularly without board oversight or approval.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But the people tasked with reviewing the project at its next step may not be as hospitable.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 July 2025
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Until recently, the top of women’s tennis was a hospitable place for prodigies.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Not just the comfortable, companionable silences but the ones that carry weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brad Lander, the city’s comptroller, rattled off racial disparities in net worth for New York families, sounding like a companionable guest on an economics podcast.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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But if oil prices remain middling, even friendly policies might not compel companies to significantly ramp up drilling.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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