1
as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
all of the people in my new department seem friendly as a friendly gesture, we presented our new neighbors with a plate of homemade cookies
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2
as in familiar
closely acquainted
we're friendly with our neighbors
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3
as in positive
expressing approval
a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved
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as in obliging
willing to do a favor
a kid-friendly restaurant with high chairs and a special menu for small-fry appetites
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
the state's attitude towards commercial development is widely regarded as friendly to the business community
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as in friendlily
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as in intimate
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Recent Examples of friendly
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022
Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022
Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
She had previously been named in the England squad for the friendlies against the United States and Switzerland in November before being left out by Sarina Wiegman last week.
—Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The island is also home to a wide selection of family friendly all-inclusive resorts, including the luxury all-inclusive Barceló Aruba.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
The 20-year-old was called up to the Trinidad & Tobago national team in December for a friendly against Saudi Arabia.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Wednesday had a friendly-looking cloud and a few raindrops, and Thursday had a dark, threatening cloud with heavier drops.
—F. Martin Ralph, Scientific American, 19 Aug. 2022
Midtown offices offers an excellent view — especially of the giant purple robot and friendly-looking hot dog that are waving from behind skyscrapers.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 July 2022
Noun
Shaw will not be in action for Jamaica in their back-to-back friendlies against Peru on February 23 and 26 during the upcoming international break.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
She had previously been named in the England squad for the friendlies against the United States and Switzerland in November before being left out by Sarina Wiegman last week.
—Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for friendly
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cannes Film Festival head Thierry Frémaux said there’s more to come, but this wasn’t your typical Cannes Competition lineup studded with older, familiar auteurs.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was also a memorandum of agreement about the move signed on Monday by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting SSA Commissioner Leland Dudek, according to one source familiar.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Abbott said no unopened Abbott formula has ever tested positive for Cronobacter.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Bombers saw positive offensive performances across the board in their victory.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Starting April 15, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas will require prior authorization before covering certain asthma treatments in clinics, obliging patients to self-inject the drugs at home.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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That now prove riskier given that screen quotas, obliging cinema theaters to open Argentine films, were also rescinded last year.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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This can be helpful for disputing charges and clearing your record.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The ability to easily reuse notes is more helpful than the ability to catalogue and archive memos.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are three large, deep drawers in the center flanked on either side by smaller compartments ideal for intimates, socks, and more.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Aerie, American Eagle’s intimates and activewear line, drove the company’s growth during the quarter with comps up 6%.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The press conference had a very gracious tone on the U.S. relationship.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Clara’s Table restaurant is Dearborn Inn’s tribute to Henry Ford’s wife, Clara, a passionate horticulturist and gracious hostess.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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There are several international destinations where pickpocketing is extremely common, so having all of my essentials close is a priority.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The six-point halftime margin would be the closest Boise State would be to Nebraska for the rest of the game.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friendly. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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