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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Earlier in the game, the two celebrated Kelce's other big play, a 49-yard reception that marked the longest postseason reception of his career.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Other Ultimate Fighting Championship stars are expected at a black-tie reception Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — a UFC fan and Brazilian jiu-jitsu medalist — will co-host Monday night before the inaugural balls.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
Many tech titans and companies poured millions into funding Trump's inaugural events and Zuckerberg will cohost a reception for Trump on Monday evening with several Republican billionaires.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Dead last in yards after catch per reception among those 84 receivers: DeAndre Hopkins.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Other Ultimate Fighting Championship stars are expected at a black-tie reception Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — a UFC fan and Brazilian jiu-jitsu medalist — will co-host Monday night before the inaugural balls.
—Mike Allen, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
Many tech titans and companies poured millions into funding Trump's inaugural events and Zuckerberg will cohost a reception for Trump on Monday evening with several Republican billionaires.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Dead last in yards after catch per reception among those 84 receivers: DeAndre Hopkins.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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The event comes as an Arctic blast affects more than half the U.S. population.—
Aïda Amer,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Musk was busy rubbing elbows with other billionaires at the event — namely, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez — all eyes were on Musk and Zilis' interaction, as the two keep their exact relationship status private.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While all parties obsessed over quotas and affirmative action inside the military, there were very few questions about actual policy, or what Hegseth knows about the job.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Another cool feature: a hydraulic pool floor that transforms for after-hours events like fashion shows and live music, and pool parties.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025
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Holt Kramer met Trump at a Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve bash in 2010.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The post comes exactly 10 days after the interior designer shared pictures from Swift’s own birthday bash, which Travis Kelce, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, the HAIM sisters and more friends also attended earlier this month.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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