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
Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The Aquaman actress welcomed daughter Oonaugh in 2021.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Matt Alderton, USA Today, 25 June 2025
The event kicked off with welcome remarks from Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer at Forbes, who honored this year’s cohort of AI 50 list makers and the fast-growing AI industry.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
You will automatically be given the welcome offer by clicking our link.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Verb
This February, Trump and Vice President JD Vance welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House, only to berate him on television.
—Jennifer Lind, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
The Aquaman actress welcomed daughter Oonaugh in 2021.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Adjective
Chaffin, meanwhile, suggests California’s Yosemite National Park, whose Yosemite Village offers a welcome center, restaurants and museum.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 25 June 2025
The event kicked off with welcome remarks from Randall Lane, Chief Content Officer at Forbes, who honored this year’s cohort of AI 50 list makers and the fast-growing AI industry.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker were on hand to give friendly, uncontroversial welcomes.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
You will automatically be given the welcome offer by clicking our link.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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But the industry spent north of $100 million in political donations, Trump embraced the sector, and a bipartisan group of legislators took up the mantle this Congress.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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The post featured photos of Tallulah embracing her dad, as well as Bruce and Tallulah's fiancé Justin Acee, posing for a joyful photo together.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Using a real-life incarceration facility near Geelong in Victoria that had just opened (but wasn’t populated yet), Williams has a setting that’s sunny and modern, not inherently depressing if not exactly pleasant, either.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Her biggest piece of advice for creating a pleasant patio at your own home?—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Juneteenth came and went Thursday, but curiously something seemed to be missing from the annual celebration: a cordial salute from the president of the United States.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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This salute to 20th-century America might propel your next road trip.—
Pat Tompkins,
AFAR Media,
18 June 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, the 48-year-old British actor was seen greeting Kim Kardashian, and later, photographed dining with pals.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Superman is in the building as David Corenswet greets fans during the Manila stop of the Superman world tour in the Philippines on June 19.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Not fun for the rest of us just trying to enjoy the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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It’s supposed to be a time to bond with your kids, enjoy nature, and maybe escape stresses of day-to-day life.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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From my perspective, this is a nice example of Cisco’s growing emphasis on easing the customer/user experience.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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