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
Now able to delegate most responsibilities to her staff, Trish credits her business’ growth and longevity to friendliness and empathy.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and he was returned to the shelter because his owners couldn't manage his energy and friendliness.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
To determine the most affordable states for retirees, the Retirement Living Research Team considered housing costs, living expenses and tax friendliness across all 50 states.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Apr. 2025
Their friendliness with the crew seems to have paid off: Tests suggest the adult cat was mainly eating fish and meats like pork, poultry and beef.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be, and he was returned to the shelter because his owners couldn't manage his energy and friendliness.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
To determine the most affordable states for retirees, the Retirement Living Research Team considered housing costs, living expenses and tax friendliness across all 50 states.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Apr. 2025
Their friendliness with the crew seems to have paid off: Tests suggest the adult cat was mainly eating fish and meats like pork, poultry and beef.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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Daryl and Carol have taken fans on an unforgettable and intensely human journey of challenge, survival, hope and friendship, and the response from fans, from the very first moments of The Walking Dead, has been remarkable.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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As for the podcast, their on-air chemistry is the product of 18 years of friendship.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
Noun
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He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Fuentes Espinal works in construction to support his family and has spent the last 15 years as a volunteer pastor at Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama, also known as the Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You, where he is known for his sermons and generosity.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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But his message will resound of kindness and creativity.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Thanks to the kindness of strangers, Morosca was able to make the journey back to Louisiana and adopt the Lab.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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Christians of goodwill can weigh these matters and come to divergent conclusions.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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After years of struggling to make Pixels relevant, Google could be throwing away a lot of goodwill.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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