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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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
fondly remembers the many evenings spent in conviviality with her basketball teammates
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as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social
his conviviality, warmth, and good nature are irresistible
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Recent Examples of convivial
R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This convivial experience will not be confined to the evening hours of wine and cocktails.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Cabello’s paintings continually open, as if the artist is drawing back the curtain on better, more convivial worlds.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This convivial experience will not be confined to the evening hours of wine and cocktails.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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This could be social pressure, emotional spending or a lack of emergency savings.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The festivities culminate with a traditional cricket match between teams from east and west Bermuda that has all the islanders rooting for one team or another.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, Jeff McNeil, Francisco Alvarez, Christian Scott, Paul Blackburn and Drew Smith were all in attendance for the late-week matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, with the Mets wanting to include the entire team in the festivities.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Social citizens Cutting off those in-person relationships isn’t just a problem for safety and friendliness around the block.—
Betsy Sinclair,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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His research concluded that sociability, or friendliness in dogs is significantly related to size.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The carmaker claims that its new 2026 Solterra can now deliver up to 285 miles on a single charge, despite the fact that its 75-kWh battery is only 2 kWh larger than the outgoing version.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And once the office closes, key efforts to streamline the Pentagon’s tech talent pipeline and counter adversarial drones will be shuttered, one outgoing employee told Politico.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
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His research concluded that sociability, or friendliness in dogs is significantly related to size.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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These sentiments could lead to links between sweet preference and sociability, or approachableness.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the South, our houses are all about the exterior charm which sets the tone for the inviting and hospitable interior beyond the front door.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Software firm Adobe received a less-than-hospitable reception from the community after debuting on fast-growing X alternative Bluesky.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her willpower wobbling, the 37-year-old nurse and mother of three pushed her shopping cart forward, giving the friendly salesman a wide berth.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Adopted in 2020, the Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities created a classification system for business and investors to know what activities are considered green or climate friendly.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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