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
The Neighborhood began its run in 2018 with a simple premise: What if the friendliest guy from the Midwest moves his family to a neighborhood in Los Angeles where not everyone looks like him or appreciates his friendliness?
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the goal is to use the model for customer service and everyday tasks where friendliness and emotional intelligence (EQ) are more important than math skills, for example.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Trump's friendliness toward Putin isn't a new phenomenon.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the goal is to use the model for customer service and everyday tasks where friendliness and emotional intelligence (EQ) are more important than math skills, for example.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 27 Feb. 2025
The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
The big picture: Trump's friendliness toward Putin isn't a new phenomenon.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for friendliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendliness
Noun
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For now, Lynch and Valkyria are the two beloved babyfaces who can dominate the women’s tag team division and form a friendship.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This is a reminder of how much work went on behind the scenes to make Nostra Aetate possible — and the extent to which friendships between Catholic and Jewish communities in America still matter today.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, as costs continue to rise, ensuring the future of these festivals depends on the generosity of attendees.—
Pamela Maass,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude.—
Amy Yurkanin,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Nov. 2024
Noun
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His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the product is important, but kindness—the opposite of rudeness and apathy—is what keeps them coming back.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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While tariffs can be negotiated away with the stroke of a pen, rebuilding consumer trust and goodwill toward Americans and its products could take a generation.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
7 Apr. 2025
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Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Friendliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendliness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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