as in gracious
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
the family is unfailingly hospitable whenever guests show up unexpectedly at their summer cottage
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Recent Examples of hospitable
Kennedy could fire the task force and appoint members more hospitable to his agenda or impose his own decisions, experts said.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The commission has made six recommendations to the council, asking for a total of $8.1 million in the next budget cycle for efforts that would make Sacramento more hospitable to pedestrians and cyclists.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
In the South, our houses are all about the exterior charm which sets the tone for the inviting and hospitable interior beyond the front door.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The commission has made six recommendations to the council, asking for a total of $8.1 million in the next budget cycle for efforts that would make Sacramento more hospitable to pedestrians and cyclists.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
In the South, our houses are all about the exterior charm which sets the tone for the inviting and hospitable interior beyond the front door.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hospitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hospitable
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Hospitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hospitable. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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