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
Image The tone was collegial as officials discussed strategies for improving the health of tribal communities, often with consensus.
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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
The two had been collegial since their playing days but rekindled their friendship once Bridgeman bought into the franchise.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
At the staff meeting, Maddow credited Jones with fostering a collegial culture of mutual respect.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
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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.—
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Hussain has a friendly, reassuring presence, making the already-simple recipes even less intimidating.—
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Perry was also quite gracious when another fan in the crowd handed her an album to sign.—
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The building includes a 24-hour concierge and a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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