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as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
a companionable pat on the back let me know that my shipmates were now my friends
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as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a good club for companionable enthusiasts of the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of companionable
Whether Takuya and Sakura will do well in the competition is a bit of an afterthought compared to the gradual tracing of the companionable bond that forms between them, or observing the mellowing climate as the island slowly emerges from winter into spring.
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 May 2024
And a bevy of similar beauties flocks around her with companionable buoyancy.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Adam’s silence can seem sweetly companionable one moment and freighted with trauma the next.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
The Fussy Dinner Party as an Art Form Photograph from Moda Operandi
There are those of us who throw together haphazard meals for friends and expect the sheer force of companionable affection to patch the aesthetic and social gaps.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023
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Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 May 2024
And a bevy of similar beauties flocks around her with companionable buoyancy.
—Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Adam’s silence can seem sweetly companionable one moment and freighted with trauma the next.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
The Fussy Dinner Party as an Art Form Photograph from Moda Operandi
There are those of us who throw together haphazard meals for friends and expect the sheer force of companionable affection to patch the aesthetic and social gaps.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companionable
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Scientists expect the iceberg to head toward South Georgia island where warmer water is likely to trigger a breakup of the big berg into smaller chunks.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The outgoing representative was among eight Republicans who had voted to oust McCarthy from the speakership.Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Why one House member is objecting However, powerful voices in the Republican Party have grown increasingly louder urging an end to that long-standing tradition, which has continued under outgoing two-term Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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As this year marks the 40th anniversary of Tetris, two games are coming to Switch online, accompanied by a friendly message from its creator, Alexey Pajitnov.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some companies may even be holding off on big changes, hoping a friendlier White House will tilt the scale back in their favor.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Suitable for Exploring Complex or Sensitive Topics When dealing with subjects like mental health, family dynamics, or social justice issues, numbers might not tell the full story.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bonis-Ericksen found that improving public access along the western shore of the sea would bring economic and social benefits to local towns, and that existing public areas such as the Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge are easy targets for improvements.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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His acceptance speech was just like him: gracious and humble.AllBusiness, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When it was announced that the Last Splash classic lineup of the Breeders (Kim Deal on rhythm guitar and vocals, twin sister Kelley on lead guitar, Josephine Wiggs on bass, and Jim Macpherson on drums) would be opening select dates in 2024 for Olivia Rodrigo, Deal was both shocked and gracious.Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
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California’s tax incentive program is cited as the main culprit for driving creators outside of the city to more hospitable locations like Georgia and New York, as well as Australia and European locations like London.Kristen Lopez, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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With just three tables indoors and two outdoors, there is no place more cozy or hospitable to indulge in manti, Turkey’s beloved dumplings.Lela London, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Today it’s dotted with coffee shops and galleries, family-run groceries and chic restaurants, all anchored by a convivial atmosphere.Sahar Khan, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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The authentic storytelling these players offer, linked to nature and evoking a simple, slow lifestyle, as well as their ability to create feel-good moments around convivial occasions without the razzmatazz often surrounding fashion events is what the designer appreciates most.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Companionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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