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
Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
The Trump administration is welcoming white Afrikaners, a centuries-old ethnic group descended mainly from Dutch colonists, after suspending the program for everyone else.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Sasha Lezhnev, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025
But Sunday's race was no snoozer, and for a couple of teams, there was a welcome change in form.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
Their versatility even extends outside the bedroom—a gentle spritz over your throw pillow collection or even into a dinner party napkin can be a warm welcome to guests.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
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Verb
The week ahead Monday Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome European Union leaders to the UK for the first UK-EU Leaders’ Summit.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
The Trump administration is welcoming white Afrikaners, a centuries-old ethnic group descended mainly from Dutch colonists, after suspending the program for everyone else.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Adjective
Although these measures are starting to produce some welcome changes, illicit gold continues to flow through trading centers, and the vast majority of illicit traders remain unimpeded.
—Sasha Lezhnev, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025
But Sunday's race was no snoozer, and for a couple of teams, there was a welcome change in form.
—ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
Noun
He has been given a warm welcome in the Middle East and touted his foreign policy goals for the region.
—Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2025
Their versatility even extends outside the bedroom—a gentle spritz over your throw pillow collection or even into a dinner party napkin can be a warm welcome to guests.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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And while there’s still work to be done, as several attendees candidly noted, the brand is embracing real feedback and reflecting the summit’s core purpose: accountability, growth, and meaningful change.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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Despite bogeying on the final hole, Scheffler celebrated by spiking his hat on the ground, embracing his caddie, Ted Scott, and then quickly found his wife, Meredith, and son in the crowd.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Grimes also faced backlash after Musk went viral for appearing to give a Nazi salute following Trump’s inauguration in January.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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The vibrant musical, a salute to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ’30s, celebrates Black excellence, creativity and joy with exuberant and passionate singing and dancing, gorgeous period costumes and ebullient choreography.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration warmly greeted 59 White people from South Africa upon their arrival on May 12, after granting them refugee status.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Another fan greeted Liz with a Mother’s Day card in the weeks after Beau came home for the first time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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These ads — presented as teasers, TV spots, and a theatrical trailer that seemed to begin as a very serious-minded tribute to Disney’s great history — served as a delightful introduction to a character that would grow to become one of the studio’s most popular.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Coastal Mississippi is constantly surprising us, but one of its most delightful surprises is the fact that some of its beaches have white sand that rivals even Florida’s top spots.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 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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Outside of the newsroom, Nunes enjoys taking public transportation, reading and scrolling through Pinterest for design inspiration.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Sphynx cats typically enjoy a lifespan of 13 to 15 years, with some living even longer with proper care, according to Animal Elysium.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Personally choosing to use less water is a nice start, but grander actions will be needed to effectively address the interrelated issues that drive the overuse of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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