as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a hail-fellow-well-met politician who genuinely enjoys pressing the flesh
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as in pal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail-fellow-well-met
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025 -
But has life ever gotten better than a warm nighttime in the stands during a pitchers’ duel with a beer and a hot dog?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The Gossip Girl alumna praised her pal's performance in the summer blockbuster and even referenced a line from Ann Brashares' book series that inspired the movies.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Now, working with longtime pals King and Nixon felt like a no-brainer, and on brand for the series.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Noun
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My buddy, Patterson, one of the admins, invited me one day, and that was that.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Bruce’s dream home would include a fenced yard, a playful dog buddy, and people who are home often, whether retired, work-from-home, or just able to spend more of their time with him.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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Ohio State fans were actually gracious in honoring him before the game.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The choice this day was barley ($1.92), homemade and hearty, with chunks of beef and lots of veggies, well-seasoned without being too salty.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Deep and smoky, and hearty without being heavy.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Full House chums Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber struck out trying to get a photo with Barbie star Ryan Gosling, despite Sweetin having previous interactions with the three-time Oscar nominee.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Its cast feels changed by the making of it April 11, 2025 Chris and Angela have been codependent chums since college.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2018, one of his musical compadres — musician, producer, and studio owner Richard Swift — died of complications from hepatitis as a result of his own excesses, just as the two were about to start a Rateliff solo album.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2025
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Pro tip: gaps and gumlines, compadres, that's where all the action's at.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Mar. 2025
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