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as in familiar
closely acquainted
the neighboring families know each other but are hardly chummy
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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
she was so chummy to me that I sensed that she had put our quarrel behind her
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Recent Examples of chummy
Special dinners: At the intimate and chummy TRP Taste in downtown Fort Lauderdale, executive chef Lyndsey Waters continues her five-course dinner collaboration series with Tarpon River Brewing’s resident beer master, Adam Fine, on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The democracy versus autocracy framing drew a stark contrast with Donald Trump, who as president took a narrowly transactional view of foreign policy, had chummy relationships with leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and the Saudi royal family, and undermined democratic norms at home.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 May 2024
The sharks getting chummy with Silicon Valley are likely to be threatened eventually too.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2024
Call them cigar bars, terraces, or smoking lounges, these spaces—which first flourished during the cigar boom of the 1990s—are a modern (and more inclusive) answer to the chummy gentleman’s clubs of the 19th century.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024
The democracy versus autocracy framing drew a stark contrast with Donald Trump, who as president took a narrowly transactional view of foreign policy, had chummy relationships with leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, and the Saudi royal family, and undermined democratic norms at home.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 20 May 2024
The sharks getting chummy with Silicon Valley are likely to be threatened eventually too.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 June 2024
Call them cigar bars, terraces, or smoking lounges, these spaces—which first flourished during the cigar boom of the 1990s—are a modern (and more inclusive) answer to the chummy gentleman’s clubs of the 19th century.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
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These techniques should be familiar to Photoshop users.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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While both Choi and Newman are familiar to the legislature, the district is a bit of a new arena.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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The state will see sunny and warm temperatures with highs in the 70s, the weather service said.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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This hooded jacket has the brand’s signature Omni-Heat technology, which will keep you warm and dry in unpredictable weather.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rather than ascending the peak itself, William opted for a more intimate experience along the coastal foothills, a scenic spot known for its sweeping ocean views and rugged terrain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While cellular devices can enhance connectivity and allow for shared experiences, overuse of mobile phones at social gatherings can detract from interactions that make events intimate.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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United-Guardian continues to focus on developing new products using natural and environmentally friendly raw materials to meet the demand for 'green' and sustainable products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ballot recounts are scheduled Tuesday for two close Ramsey County races.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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China demonstrated its pull on the world stage by welcoming a delegation from Saudi Arabia with its first pavilion at the event, as well as its close ties with Russia even as that country is isolated from Western nations and their allies due to its invasion of Ukraine.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Mill, a college student, gave Supai a share of her beef jerky supply, and suddenly, the two were inseparable.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Their inseparable friendship during their junior high years had caused our paths to cross.Deanna White, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Chummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chummy. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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