1
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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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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The short version is that these are both upper-midrange graphics cards targeting resolutions of 1440p and 4K and meant to compete mainly with Nvidia's incoming and outgoing 4070- and 5070-series GeForce GPUs, including the RTX 4070, RTX 5070, RTX 4070 Ti and Ti Super, and the RTX 5070 Ti.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Determination Determination is often mistaken for boldness—a trait associated with outgoing and adventurous personalities.—
Alana Bracken,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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But even that, an idea borrowed from other states, the federal government and even the city of Chicago, failed to get traction, another example of lawmakers and friendly lobbyists showing little appetite for changing how Springfield does business.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Such practices result in positive social change and remove barriers, as well as encouraging others to follow in their path.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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Heaton acknowledged the series’ recent social media resurgence on TikTok.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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But each woman who was so gracious to spend time speaking with me is someone whose films have moved me.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Darvish was gracious when asked about Gurriel’s gesture at the time.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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These adaptations can include constructing flood-resistant infrastructure, developing technological innovations, or even migrating to more hospitable regions.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
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Norbert and many other beloved online dogs — all blissfully unaware of their internet fame, or the internet at all — cut through a digital landscape growing less hospitable by the day.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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There's the midcentury vintage flair, healing desert air, convivial dining scene, exuberant colors, and whimsical prints — not to mention the poolside culture.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2025
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The cuisine is a true cultural expression with dishes like Lumpia, Adobo, and Kare-Kare served up in convivial settings.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Companionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companionable. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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