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
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
For 26 years, the annual festival has welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite superheroes and characters.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Given the turbulence of recent weeks, analysts said, any positive job tidings are welcome news.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In a previous post, Shakira had thanked her Peruvian fans for a warm welcome to the country alongside a series of photos showing the singer greeting crowds of well wishers.
—Gerardo Lemos, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The pair welcomed their twins on April 30, 2011, in Los Angeles on their third wedding anniversary.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
For 26 years, the annual festival has welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite superheroes and characters.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Starlink is welcome to operate in [South Africa] provided there's compliance with local laws.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Given the turbulence of recent weeks, analysts said, any positive job tidings are welcome news.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
But viewers had to wait until the show's climactic final moments to hear which character delivers that official welcome — the grand dame of The Real Housewives of Potomac herself, Karen Huger.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In a previous post, Shakira had thanked her Peruvian fans for a warm welcome to the country alongside a series of photos showing the singer greeting crowds of well wishers.
—Gerardo Lemos, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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The two embraced, reveling in No. 12 seed McNeese’s 69-67 upset victory over No. 5 seed Clemson in an NCAA tournament Midwest Regional first round game.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The building had a lasting impression on the fashion designer’s vision, which embraced Le Corbusier’s sense of purity and symmetry.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tesla cars are taking the brunt of growing anger at CEO Elon Musk, who in recent months has courted controversy by making an apparent Nazi salute at Donald Trump's inauguration and ordering the firings of thousands of federal workers in the weeks that followed.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Start your engines for a weekend of racing at the Coca-Cola 600 What to expect: All the big names in NASCAR, a performance from Old Dominion, lots of beer, a salute to military heroes and 600 miles of loud, heart-pumping racing.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Upon entering the beautiful little hôtel particulier, guests were greeted by a striking cherry-red carpet covering the charming cobblestone, welcoming fashion’s elite into a series of rooms showcasing the brand’s new collection.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Everyone who stepped off the elevator was greeted by dozens of gawking, disappointed onlookers hoping to get the first glimpse of the woman of the hour.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here are a few delightful spring activities to try in the next few weeks, from spotting migrant birds in your backyard to building your own container garden.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Baez was a delightful guest this week in late night.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Nicole has written for Conde Nast Traveler, Domino, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle, among other titles, and enjoys crafting stories where several pockets of culture intersect.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2025
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His gritty par to finish his round is a perfect embodiment of the turnaround he’s enjoyed on this course over the last three days.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Suede bags are still everywhere and a nice commercial proposal adapted to many trends.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The sound quality is crisp and full-bodied, with a nice bass punch, and the Immersive Audio feature adds a fun, spatial touch to your listening.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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