with open arms

phrase

: in a very kind and friendly way
We were welcomed back with open arms.

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For families As is customary in Bali, kids are treated like royalty by virtually all resort staff, and there is always someone ready with open arms to hold or play with them. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 And for those who’d rather refresh with nature, art, food, film, small businesses, and old Florida charm, the city also welcomes you with open arms. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Chiefs tailgaters welcome everyone with open arms One of my first impressions about Kansas Citians is a lot of them are fairly kind people. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 Eventually, the couple began the paperwork and welcomed Forrest with open arms. — Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for with open arms

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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