as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
the hiking club attracts a wide range of convivial people who share a love of the outdoors
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Recent Examples of convivial
Cabello’s paintings continually open, as if the artist is drawing back the curtain on better, more convivial worlds.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This convivial experience will not be confined to the evening hours of wine and cocktails.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
This convivial experience will not be confined to the evening hours of wine and cocktails.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convivial
Adjective
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The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.—
Katie Landeck,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The virtual town hall remains a testament to Francis' pioneering efforts to modernize the Church's outreach while maintaining its focus on compassion, social justice, and connecting with those on society's margins.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The carmaker claims that its new 2026 Solterra can now deliver up to 285 miles on a single charge, despite the fact that its 75-kWh battery is only 2 kWh larger than the outgoing version.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And once the office closes, key efforts to streamline the Pentagon’s tech talent pipeline and counter adversarial drones will be shuttered, one outgoing employee told Politico.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kennedy could fire the task force and appoint members more hospitable to his agenda or impose his own decisions, experts said.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her willpower wobbling, the 37-year-old nurse and mother of three pushed her shopping cart forward, giving the friendly salesman a wide berth.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Adopted in 2020, the Taxonomy for Sustainable Activities created a classification system for business and investors to know what activities are considered green or climate friendly.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Convivial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convivial. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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