friendliness
Example Sentences
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The Mediterranean diet highly values hospitality and friendliness with neighbors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
The study's authors said while the results may differ across AI models in real-world settings, they indicate that, like humans, these systems make "warmth-accuracy trade-offs" when prioritising friendliness.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
Disregarding spelling and grammar in a written conversation can be a power move or a sign of friendliness, or perhaps both at the same time, said Deborah Tannen, a linguistics professor at Georgetown University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026
Jody felt a sudden warm friendliness for the ranch-hand.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
