friendliness

Example Sentences

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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

She added that friendliness and trustworthiness were linked, so there could be a method behind the mask.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Gunn courted conservative controversy earlier this week, when he pointed out the comic book hero’s inherent friendliness toward immigrants, being from somewhere far away himself.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025

He seemed to be the opposite of Lily, at least where friendliness was concerned.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn