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
He was seen as sharp, collegial, and focused.
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Fans from around the globe will mix and mingle with counterparts backing other clubs in a collegial environment.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But unlike his predecessors, Johnson has spoken at Freedom Caucus meetings multiple times and had a more collegial relationship with the members.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Renken's lack of research claimed in post-tenure review The collegial tone by Renken's colleagues vanished over the next 15 years.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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David Folkenflik, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Fans from around the globe will mix and mingle with counterparts backing other clubs in a collegial environment.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
But unlike his predecessors, Johnson has spoken at Freedom Caucus meetings multiple times and had a more collegial relationship with the members.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025
Renken's lack of research claimed in post-tenure review The collegial tone by Renken's colleagues vanished over the next 15 years.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for collegial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegial
Adjective
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When deep sleep is fragmented by alcohol, a warm bedroom or an inconsistent bedtime, the entire circuit falters and growth hormone output drops significantly.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Provide afternoon shade in warm climates.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The shows are accompanied by similar drops in ad revenue and increasing production costs, an ongoing shift to digital viewership, political constraints and publicity-friendly interview questions.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Putin presided over a parade that featured hardware such as the Geran-2, the Russian version of Iran’s Shahed drone, and played host to friendly leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The architecture reflects that stately sensibility, with a classic Colonial Revival facade that gives way to interiors scaled for both gracious entertaining and relaxed family living.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Polished, gracious — with a shadow just beneath the surface.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Collegial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegial. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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