How to Use cordial in a Sentence

cordial

1 of 2 adjective
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  • We received a cordial greeting from our hostess at the party.
  • The two nations have maintained cordial relations.
  • And while the GOP objects to some of the bills Moore supports, the tone is cordial.
    — Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Trump was cordial but to the point on the roughly four-minute call, Shirkey said.
    — Dave Boucher, Detroit Free Press, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Hurt rubs a single leaf of sage around the rim of a cordial glass, fills it and sips.
    — Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2021
  • But, for Joe, being cordial doesn't fix all of the drama.
    — Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The cordial uses both the juice and the peel of citrus at its seasonal peak.
    — Kara Newman, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2020
  • Most clubs have the no-thank-you rule, but Lynda has added the cordial nicety of the second part.
    — Hallie Goodman, Redbook, 1 Sep. 2017
  • Once the cameras were gone, the talks were said to be cordial and productive.
    — Jennifer Conrad, Wired, 10 July 2021
  • The state has had cordial relations with the tribes for more than 25 years under Govs.
    — Christopher Keating, courant.com, 9 Dec. 2020
  • But business is business, and being cordial ends in the cage.
    — José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2022
  • What is your plan for moving the board to a cordial, effective state?
    — Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022
  • By all accounts, the call, which took place over Zoom, was largely cordial.
    — Michal Lev-Ram, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The result is a cordial that’s bright, earthy and only lightly sweet.
    — Liza Weisstuch, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2018
  • Despite the drama that led to their breakup, De La Hoya and Moakler are cordial now.
    — David Chiu, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Elaine, who has lived in the neighborhood for about a year, said Travis lived alone and was always cordial.
    — oregonlive, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Todd’s parents split more than 20 years ago, and though cordial didn’t see much of each other.
    — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 31 Dec. 2020
  • The coaches from both teams had a cordial handshake, by all accounts.
    — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2019
  • A year and a half ago, relations between the wealthy neighbors seemed to be cordial.
    — Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2020
  • Sadr is critical of Iran and has cordial ties with Gulf Arab states that are opposed to Iran.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 24 June 2022
  • Players exchanged cordial fist bumps and some pats on the arm before tipoff.
    — Brian Mahoney, chicagotribune.com, 28 July 2021
  • But for now California doesn't appear to be in the mood for cordial talks.
    — Dale Kasler and Stuart Leavenworth, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • The tone of the meeting, which took place via video was reportedly cordial.
    — Amy Gunia, Time, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Some turbos smack you with their power; this one is more cordial.
    — Louis Mazzante, Popular Mechanics, 9 Feb. 2021
  • Brown, too, is super cordial, warning that there's beignet dust on my cheek.
    — Eve Barlow, GQ, 7 May 2018
  • But, the source added, that kind of tough talk was rare for her, and she was widely regarded as a very cordial colleague.
    — Alex Ward, Vox, 9 Oct. 2018
  • All remained cordial, and in less than an hour, their 40 chickens, five ducks and two turkeys were dead.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, latimes.com, 7 June 2019
  • The mood appeared cordial, even jovial, during his two days in Pyongyang.
    — Washington Post, 9 July 2018
  • Ariana ignores Schwartz but Jesse says a cordial hello back, signaling his place in all of the drama: smack dab in the middle.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
  • This bright green creative riff features Blanco Tequila, avocado cordial, fresh lime juice and a spicy tincture made in-house.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
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cordial

2 of 2 noun
  • They quick-freeze berries or make jams, vinegars and cordials.
    — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Liqueurs, cordials and Irish and Scotch whiskies will also face tariffs of 25%.
    — CBS News, 18 Oct. 2019
  • The result is akin to Italian-style Liquore di Noce, a walnut cordial.
    — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 27 July 2022
  • Mixed with cold soda water, a Jukes cordial at least tastes like an adult drink.
    — John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Rounding out the top five are cordials and American whiskey.
    — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 6 May 2020
  • First, prepare the grapefruit-lime cordial at least the day prior to completing the cocktail.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
  • High-toned violet notes get out ahead of intense cherry cordial, crushed herbs, vivid spice, cedar and graphite.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Beverages: Tea, coffee, Irish and Scotch whiskies, liqueurs and cordials, wine, brandy, vodka and tequila.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2019
  • Yup: At long last, the world finally has vodka shots inside chocolate cordials.
    — Danielle Tullo, Cosmopolitan, 8 Jan. 2018
  • Each day, the gift shop puts out an assortment of bourbons that always includes the standard Buffalo Trace and the Bourbon Cream cordial.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2020
  • Dense, velvety and sensual, the palate opens like black cherry cordial, plush but bright (the Carménère talking) with plum and anise flavors laced through fine tannins.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Krasi serves small plates paired with an all-natural Greek wine list; downstairs, Hecate serves cocktails, cordials, and aperitifs.
    — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2019
  • The wine is off-dry, but balanced, with flavors of cherry cordial, marzipan and raspberries, dusted with baking spice.
    — Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2021
  • New cocktails on the menu this year include: the Jolly Koala, with gin, vermouth and pine-cardamom-sage cordial; and the Fruitcake Flip, made of brandy, rum, amaretto, fruitcake, cherry bitters and a whole egg.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Each cocktail at Miracle Bar sells for $16 and this year's cocktail menu includes: Jolly Koala made with gin, vermouth and pine-cardamom-sage cordial.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2020
  • The aromatics on the nose have the intensity of a fruit cordial—florals surrounding black cherry layered with hints of pine forest, bay laurel and fresh-turned loam.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2022
  • The embodiment of lagom, it’s an easy-drinking highball with just an ounce of aquavit (gin or vodka works too), flavored with a no-cook, no-waste citrus cordial that uses the whole fruit, peel and all.
    — Kara Newman, WSJ, 26 Dec. 2020
  • The Polish highball, made with vodka liqueur, sherry, apple cordial and soda.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2021
  • Fine strain into rocks glass and add one large block ice. Garnish with a luxardo cherry wrapped in orange peel and serve with Sugarfina Añejo cordials.
    — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2017
  • Fine strain into rocks glass and add one large block ice. Garnish with luxarado cherry wrapped in orange peel, and serve with Sugarfina Anejo cordials.
    — Sam Reed, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 June 2017
  • But in other categories — such as vodka, rum, cordials, and ready-to-drink cocktails — sales decreased, according to Liquor Control Board data.
    — Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • From Maple Brie and cheddar apple shooters to meatball sliders, French Macaroons to chocolate mousse cordials, the food was meant to engage the senses and sensibilities.
    — Denise Coffey, courant.com, 4 Dec. 2019
  • It was typically made by infusing a mix of brandy, wine and celandine juice with cloves, mace, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, sweet clover, spearmint, rosemary and cowslip for 12 hours, then distilling it into a cordial.
    — Olivia Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2021
  • Sugarfina has become well-known for their alcohol-infused and inspired candies like Champagne bears, single malt scotch cordials peach bellini gummies.
    — Staff Reports, Houston Chronicle, 5 July 2018
  • A boy is said to become a man when he can sip the 140-proof anise-seed cordial without wincing.
    — Paul L. Montgomery, New York Times, 6 Sept. 1965
  • They quick-freeze berries or make jams, vinegars and cordials.
    — Rebecca Powers, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Liqueurs, cordials and Irish and Scotch whiskies will also face tariffs of 25%.
    — CBS News, 18 Oct. 2019
  • The result is akin to Italian-style Liquore di Noce, a walnut cordial.
    — Ian Knauer, WSJ, 27 July 2022
  • Mixed with cold soda water, a Jukes cordial at least tastes like an adult drink.
    — John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Rounding out the top five are cordials and American whiskey.
    — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 6 May 2020

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