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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a gregarious child who ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend
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as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
walruses are highly gregarious
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Recent Examples of gregarious
Brown plays Medwin Harris, a gregarious, larger-than-life type who traveled the world after a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia and takes Wash on as his protégé.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Most of the story involves the daylong city odysseys of Lamia, Bibi, Lamia’s classmate and neighbor Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), and Lamia’s gregarious rooster, Hindi (a sure contender should someone present an inaugural Palm Bird — or Palme Coq — at Cannes).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Duffy was a gregarious, party-happy cast member who, even then, showed a passion for transportation.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Despite sporting a cast on his right hand that prohibited him from playing guitar, Rodriguez, then 65, was in superb voice and gregarious spirit, flashing his 1000-watt grin in between verses.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 May 2025
Most of the story involves the daylong city odysseys of Lamia, Bibi, Lamia’s classmate and neighbor Saeed (Sajad Mohamad Qasem), and Lamia’s gregarious rooster, Hindi (a sure contender should someone present an inaugural Palm Bird — or Palme Coq — at Cannes).
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
Duffy was a gregarious, party-happy cast member who, even then, showed a passion for transportation.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Despite sporting a cast on his right hand that prohibited him from playing guitar, Rodriguez, then 65, was in superb voice and gregarious spirit, flashing his 1000-watt grin in between verses.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregarious
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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
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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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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
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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
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“Gregarious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregarious. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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