1
as in compatible
having or marked by agreement in feeling or action
the contract negotiations between the hotel workers and management were reasonably amicable
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2
as in friendly
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
finds his coworkers at his new job just as amicable as he ever could have hoped
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Recent Examples of amicable
So expect no amicable splits in mega-producer Murphy’s first TV series for Disney after leaving Netflix for a new overall deal at 20th Television.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
But my dad was always very friendly and amicable and he was regarded as a trusted face in the football community.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Despite the breakup, things remained amicable between them.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 13 May 2025
The escalating legal battle between Shumpert and Taylor continues to unfold publicly, as the co-parents work towards an amicable resolution for all parties involved.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
But my dad was always very friendly and amicable and he was regarded as a trusted face in the football community.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Despite the breakup, things remained amicable between them.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 13 May 2025
The escalating legal battle between Shumpert and Taylor continues to unfold publicly, as the co-parents work towards an amicable resolution for all parties involved.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for amicable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amicable
Adjective
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The charger is compatible with MacBooks, iPhone 16 Series, Samsung, Pixel and other portable devices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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For Nintendo, the DS — a portable two-screen touch compatible device meant to fit in the average chino pocket — arriving at the same time as its newest handheld threat: the Playstation Portable (PSP).—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 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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But faced with the prospect of unanimous Democratic opposition, Trump opted for a strategy that focuses on GOP priorities such as tax relief and border security while personally lobbying reluctant Republicans to stay in line.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Van is the main draw during these prelims, coming in with a 13-2 professional record, and has won three straight fights by unanimous decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The husband greeted Qasem Hassan with a warm smile.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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These warm doors can accelerate growth, shorten sales cycles and unlock strategic opportunities that cold outreach or paid ads rarely can.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
5 June 2025
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Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
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“Amicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amicable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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