1
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a cordial inquiry about her mother's health
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2
as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable
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3
as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
he insisted that a cordial nip of brandy would be just the thing for someone suffering from shock
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as in tonic
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Recent Examples of cordial
Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Both Trump and Zelenskyy struck a more cordial tone after Wednesday's conversation.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
Tucked away on a quiet street just around the corner from the bubbly bistros, highlights include guest rooms with private terraces featuring views of Saint Sulpice Church and the fireplace studded living room and library lounge where a classic Parisian breakfast, wine, and cordials are included.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The last bit of cordial cooperation between the two was the main Nuremberg Trial against the surviving members of the Nazi High Command.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Both Trump and Zelenskyy struck a more cordial tone after Wednesday's conversation.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
This year, skip the small-batch scotch or whisky; something feels right, right now, about cordials and liqueurs—high-alcohol spirits that are sweetened with fruit, and sometimes splashed with vinegar or spice.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
Tucked away on a quiet street just around the corner from the bubbly bistros, highlights include guest rooms with private terraces featuring views of Saint Sulpice Church and the fireplace studded living room and library lounge where a classic Parisian breakfast, wine, and cordials are included.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordial
Adjective
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The entire experience felt like a refreshing escape from the modern designs and aesthetics most grocery chains have adopted.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Tossing cucumber slices with other vegetables for a refreshing summer salad?—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
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Such an approach is an important current within literary criticism, and a tonic against our book culture’s reflexive humanism, which can become its own kind of kitsch.—
Charles Finch,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The result was a USDA organic social tonic that combines organic juices with adaptogens.—
Douglas Yu,
Forbes,
24 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
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
Noun
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The weight loss drug market has exploded, and Kailera Therapeutics is coming for its leaders, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer is betting on its pipeline of cancer drugs to deliver long-term growth, but has emphasized that obesity is a key focus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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More human studies are needed to understand how NAD+ supplements work or affect other medicines.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Progress in health and medicine is giving us all the opportunity to live longer.—
Phyllis Ferrell,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Cordial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordial. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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