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
Then begins the period of the conclave, the collegial gathering of all the cardinal electors who will meet in the Vatican to elect Francis’s successor.
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Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Since the Israel-Hamas war, relationships between some students have been nowhere near brotherly, let alone collegial.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Image The tone was collegial as officials discussed strategies for improving the health of tribal communities, often with consensus.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In a recent interview, White House special counsel Alina Habba raved about the collegial atmosphere in the West Wing to reporter Jessica Rosenthal.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
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Paolo Armelli, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2025
Since the Israel-Hamas war, relationships between some students have been nowhere near brotherly, let alone collegial.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
Image The tone was collegial as officials discussed strategies for improving the health of tribal communities, often with consensus.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
In a recent interview, White House special counsel Alina Habba raved about the collegial atmosphere in the West Wing to reporter Jessica Rosenthal.
—Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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Ohio State fans were actually gracious in honoring him before the game.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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