friendliness

Example Sentences

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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

His skills are tremendous, along with his smiles and friendliness to fans and teammates alike.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

She selects for strong coloration, friendliness, and slower growth, “because people love them small,” she explained.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Perhaps the most overt public display of friendliness between Trump and Putin came when they met for closed-door talks in Helsinki, Finland, in July 2018.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

There was not a trace of friendliness in his manner.

From "1984" by George Orwell