as in generosity
friendly or courteous treatment of others
The couple thanked their host for his hospitality.
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Recent Examples of hospitality
The building opened in December at 455 Bryan Ave., just off South Main Street near Pennsylvania Avenue, in a neighborhood that has become a hotspot for residential and hospitality development.
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
That feeling of warmth and hospitality can make a trip all the more memorable.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Colorado’s government should not be in the hotel and hospitality business.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Revitalizing and converting older buildings into office spaces filled with amenities or residential quarters for permanent or hospitality uses will be a key focus for Charlotte’s uptown, midtown and South End districts.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hospitality 
Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
That feeling of warmth and hospitality can make a trip all the more memorable.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Colorado’s government should not be in the hotel and hospitality business.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
Revitalizing and converting older buildings into office spaces filled with amenities or residential quarters for permanent or hospitality uses will be a key focus for Charlotte’s uptown, midtown and South End districts.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hospitality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitality
Noun
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Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera!—
Ronnie Li,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The viral video left many TikTok users emotional and grateful for the couple's kindness.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Since the days of Hillary, Sherpas have been renowned not only for their stamina at high altitudes and capacity for hard work, but also their cheerful friendliness and simple grace.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
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Another characteristic of mine that puts me at risk for stalking is my friendliness, Storey said.—
Sadie Dingfelder,
TIME,
28 Oct. 2024
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
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“Hospitality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitality. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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