as in generosity
friendly or courteous treatment of others
The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.
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Recent Examples of hospitality
The building has hosted royalty and movie stars since the early 1960s; its iconic facade reliefs depicting elements of Greek hospitality, including the goddess Athena, have been carefully preserved.
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Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
The burgeoning hospitality group is also set to debut a third property in Seville later this year.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
International tourism touches many parts of the U.S. economy, driving revenue across hospitality, transport, and retail, as well as supporting millions of jobs.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Many people think that working in hospitality is about ensuring guests are having a good time.
—Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 27 May 2025
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Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
The burgeoning hospitality group is also set to debut a third property in Seville later this year.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 28 May 2025
International tourism touches many parts of the U.S. economy, driving revenue across hospitality, transport, and retail, as well as supporting millions of jobs.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Many people think that working in hospitality is about ensuring guests are having a good time.
—Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Among the many points for assessing happiness around the world, like sharing meals with others and family bonds, researchers for the 2025 World Happiness Report looked closely at acts of kindness.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Ditto his distinctive appearance, trumped only by a persuasive smile that conveyed an innocence and friendliness somewhat at odds with his braggadocio tales and hedonistic tendencies.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Trump-crown prince flaunt friendliness despite controversy Trump kicked off his speech at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum on Tuesday by praising the crown prince and the country of Saudi Arabia for their hospitality and friendship.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
13 May 2025
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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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“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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