as in friendliness
the quality or state of being social
his natural gregariousness serves him well as a salesman
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Recent Examples of gregariousness
Known for her singing and gregariousness, Ishikawa is as much a presence on the pitch as off it.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gregariousness
Noun
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The city's hospital system also ranked eighth overall, and Minneapolis was 34th in retiree-friendliness.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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There's certain momentum, there's a warmth, a genuine friendliness.—
Molly Davis,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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Consumers such as young adults seeking sociability or elderly patients seeking relief, and everyone in between, are denied the option to choose products aligned with responsible use.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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People can deliberately cultivate more conscientiousness, boost their sociability or soften their neurotic edges.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Gregariousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gregariousness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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