as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
In some cases, the straps can be easily tucked in or removed to allow for more movement while dancing later at the reception.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
On Superman & Lois, was Sarah only at the reception, and not at her mother’s wedding ceremony?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
According to the Daily Mail, Queen Camilla was open when guests at the reception asked about her health.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Havana Café will cater a special reception for VIP ticket holders before showtime.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
On Superman & Lois, was Sarah only at the reception, and not at her mother’s wedding ceremony?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
According to the Daily Mail, Queen Camilla was open when guests at the reception asked about her health.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Havana Café will cater a special reception for VIP ticket holders before showtime.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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There is no way to buy it, and mothers can only get it for free by participating in events.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The votes are normally partisan tests of party loyalty, but they have been used by conservatives to protest policy numerous times over the last two years — at times, bringing legislative activity to a halt.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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My role has not been to judge or point fingers at any party involved in this unfortunate situation.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Moreno had at least one bash: at a dinner in London with fellow theater stars Patrick Wilson, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim and Aaron Tveit, who were all across the pond to sing at The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which featured Moreno as a surprise performer.Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The model stepped out in Beverly Hills this weekend embracing the latter pushy material, her velvet skirt suit the ultimate inspiration for your next holiday bash.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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