meet and greet
noun
: a reception at which a public figure (such as a politician or rock star) socializes with press members and other guests
The candidate held a meet and greet with voters.
The pop singer took time for a meet and greet with fans.
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As several Missouri natives and a Kansas City native compete in the games, United States Olympians Ken Morrow and Mirai Nagasu shared their enthusiasm and Olympic memories at a meet and greet in downtown KC on Tuesday.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
In the latter city, the Le Marais boutique will see Lélu join Autry’s customers on Saturday for a meet and greet, handwriting personalized postcards.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Symphony is celebrating its 84th season, and a meet and greet with the Maestro will follow the 90-minute presentation.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be hands-on activities, an artist talk, an aquanaut meet and greet and a chance to watch a kelp forest dive.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
In the latter city, the Le Marais boutique will see Lélu join Autry’s customers on Saturday for a meet and greet, handwriting personalized postcards.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
The Symphony is celebrating its 84th season, and a meet and greet with the Maestro will follow the 90-minute presentation.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
There will be hands-on activities, an artist talk, an aquanaut meet and greet and a chance to watch a kelp forest dive.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for meet and greet
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“Meet and greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meet%20and%20greet. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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