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as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
Even companies that accepted invitations to have executives join Huang on stage saw their shares fall.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Traditional Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will need no invitation to come to the negotiating table, with Bet365 pricing them at 16/1 and 25/1, respectively.
—Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Fulmer, 32, made the most of his non-roster invitation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump accepted the invitation on the spot.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Traditional Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid will need no invitation to come to the negotiating table, with Bet365 pricing them at 16/1 and 25/1, respectively.
—Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Fulmer, 32, made the most of his non-roster invitation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump accepted the invitation on the spot.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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Parents deserve answers, but instead, we are being met with vague reassurances and after-the-fact listening sessions — like the one held March 11, for which the agenda nor the meeting invite was not widely shared with the community.—
Melanie L. Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Second Lady had been expected to attend the event, without any invite from its organizers.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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After encouragement from several key players in conversations over the winter, Baldelli implemented the idea this spring.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With encouragement from her daughter, Hannah (played by Abby Ryder Fortson), Maggie embarks on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately learning to love herself and to treat those around her with greater kindness.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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As such, there is little incentive for non-citizens to try to vote, Levitt said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trump says tariffs will force other countries to lower their own rates on U.S. goods and services, creating a more balanced economic playing field for U.S. exports and a strong incentive for companies to manufacture goods such as cars inside the U.S. to avoid paying the tax.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Use this as an impetus to dig deep into your brand’s strategy, to diversify it, to reinforce any weak points—to be bold, get creative and innovate.—
Alison Bringé,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Pray that this can be an impetus for his conversion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Different occasions call for different food, of course.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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With the right styling tips, sneakers can work for nearly any occasion, from a low-key workday to a night out.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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