as in to embrace
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a welcome chance to rest after a long journey
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcome
Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Presented by Harry Winston, Inc., the event welcomed over 400 guests to support the Conservancy’s mission of maintaining Central Park as a serene escape for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
—Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
The retailer has comfy and versatile styles that can be worn from the plane straight to your welcome dinner and then for a walking tour the next day.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Tickets will be $20 and include a Black Irish welcome cocktail.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Owned by Google,YouTube welcomes 2.7 billion monthly active users as of October 2024.
—Lindsey Bartlett, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Presented by Harry Winston, Inc., the event welcomed over 400 guests to support the Conservancy’s mission of maintaining Central Park as a serene escape for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
—Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The welcome party that followed was at the Tex-Mex Dallas staple Mi Cocina.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
The retailer has comfy and versatile styles that can be worn from the plane straight to your welcome dinner and then for a walking tour the next day.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Shangri-La Al Husn resort in Muscat may be on a grander scale compared to a traditional Omani house, but its welcome is the same.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Tickets will be $20 and include a Black Irish welcome cocktail.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
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This iridescent crystal awakens intuition and sparks imagination, encouraging this Fire sign to embrace their creativity and spirituality.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Harris has identified as Black woman from a multicultural family Harris has embraced her Black identity and multicultural background in several ways.Samantha Putterman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The stepmom shared her story of pursuing a peaceful, pleasant holiday on Reddit Comments A stepmom is caught in the middle of an awkward holiday dynamic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Both the characters and the audience quickly understand that this is not going to be a simple task nor a pleasant journey.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The night’s musical performances came in salute to BMI Icon award recipient Randy Owen, of the group Alabama.Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Prince Albert, 66, suited up alongside his 9-year-old son in black military uniforms with hats, and Prince Jacques, who is the heir to the throne, even practiced his best salute during the military parade.Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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As the Chiefs headed out of the stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24 after securing a win over the Panthers with a score of 30-27, a young Chiefs fan attempted to lean over the railing and greet the players.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Some people would greet us warmly with offers of coffee and cookies.Sachin Hansen, The Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Jeff Goldblum puts his own stamp on the fearsome Wizard of Oz, using his quirky persona to reinvent the character and providing a delightful musical number of his own.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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The island is a delightful escape for a short break.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms.Will Peischel, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024
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Other goals include training for a 10K, executing a sun salutation on a paddleboard, or improving important health metrics like your VO2 max. Before attempting unfamiliar workouts, develop a base level of fitness by meeting the minimum guidelines.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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To kick off the meal, guests 21 and older can enjoy a complimentary glass of Angry Orchard rosé cider.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Due to modern medicine, people are living longer and more fruitful lives, but television depictions of those enjoying their golden years certainly haven’t caught up.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Build your authority on LinkedIn: strategies from leading coaches Share client transformations with meaning Stories are nice, but including client wins inspires action.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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