1
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a cordial inquiry about her mother's health
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2
as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a cordial hostess who makes sure everyone is comfortable
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3
as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
he insisted that a cordial nip of brandy would be just the thing for someone suffering from shock
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as in tonic
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Recent Examples of cordial
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
This year, skip the small-batch scotch or whisky; something feels right, right now, about cordials and liqueurs—high-alcohol spirits that are sweetened with fruit, and sometimes splashed with vinegar or spice.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Overall, the interaction remains mostly cordial, with Abrego Garcia smiling at thanking the officers before he is allowed to drive off.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
In other news: The prosecutors and defense lawyers seemed to have a cordial rapport during pretrial hearings.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 May 2025
Noun
This basket includes the treats: chocolate caramel grahams, prosecco cordials, midnight snack mix and gourmet popcorn.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
This year, skip the small-batch scotch or whisky; something feels right, right now, about cordials and liqueurs—high-alcohol spirits that are sweetened with fruit, and sometimes splashed with vinegar or spice.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cordial
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
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Clouds born of cosmic visitors Noctilucent clouds form when warm, moisture-rich air rises high into the atmosphere during the summer months, according to the stargazing site EarthSky.com.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
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
Adjective
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Hotel Byblos continues to grow with refreshing new changes under Chevanne’s leadership, with hopes of continuing the family legacy as an exclusive hideaway where new experiences are born and the legend of Byblos only getting better with time.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Betty Booze is getting two refreshing additions to its lineup just in time for summer.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Erewhon expects the health department back this afternoon and hopes to reopen its tonic bar promptly.—
Mimi Dwyer,
Curbed,
10 Apr. 2025
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One group received turmeric tonic twice a week for nine weeks, while the other group received a placebo.—
Rebeca Schiller,
Verywell Health,
16 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
Adjective
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Inside, the floor plan proved more than hospitable.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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An installation at a Danish university campus employed these bricks to form wiggly pathways hospitable to marine life, which induce campus-goers to move in an undulating path and perhaps to think more like fish, said Christiansen in a video interview before the conference.—
Laura Rysman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The new book picks up a decade later with a different crisis, this one born of a sudden increase in drugs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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This is aimed at encouraging more employers to offer coverage of the drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The 2025 survey polled more than 1,300 physician offices looking at average wait time among six specialties: obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, and family medicine.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Israel also blocked all food, medicine and fuel from entering Gaza for 2½ months before letting a trickle of aid enter last week, after experts' warnings of famine and pressure from some of Israel's top allies.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Cordial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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