as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
company luncheons that are designed to instill a collegial spirit among coworkers
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Recent Examples of collegial
When things aren’t that collegial, sports are often the healthiest way for two nations to blow off some steam – and that seemed to be the case Thursday as boos of the Canadian anthem turned into a joint singalong for much of the TD Garden crowd in Boston.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite this, Burgum was largely collegial with both Democrats and Republicans on the panel Thursday, and sidestepped many of the president-elect’s most controversial positions relating to climate and the environment.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Nobody threatens collegial murder at the pond in Woe’s Hollow and gets away with it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Moore’s radical departure from his own 2023 assessment demonstrates a dishonesty and expediency that represents the antithesis of Maryland’s sharp but collegial politics under Hogan and his Democratic colleagues.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite this, Burgum was largely collegial with both Democrats and Republicans on the panel Thursday, and sidestepped many of the president-elect’s most controversial positions relating to climate and the environment.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
Nobody threatens collegial murder at the pond in Woe’s Hollow and gets away with it.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Moore’s radical departure from his own 2023 assessment demonstrates a dishonesty and expediency that represents the antithesis of Maryland’s sharp but collegial politics under Hogan and his Democratic colleagues.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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