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

"The team's friendliness scores this morning were the highest this week," the chat-bot tells a staff member through her headset.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

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

She didn’t know very much about anthropology, but the newcomer’s friendliness put her at ease.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French