as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Pickens has appeared in 48 games over the last three seasons, reeling in 174 receptions for 2,841 yards and 12 touchdowns.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
In the scrimmage, Kitt-Denton warmed up with a 10-yard reception from Denegal on the opening play of the sixth drive.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The newlyweds made a grand exit in a classic Rolls-Royce, heading to their reception nearby at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice hotel.
—Nia Decaille, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Wind Creek expects the second-floor ballroom, just under 7,000 square feet with seating for up to 500 people when laid out in a banquet format, to be popular for special events such as wedding receptions.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
In the scrimmage, Kitt-Denton warmed up with a 10-yard reception from Denegal on the opening play of the sixth drive.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
The newlyweds made a grand exit in a classic Rolls-Royce, heading to their reception nearby at the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice hotel.
—Nia Decaille, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Wind Creek expects the second-floor ballroom, just under 7,000 square feet with seating for up to 500 people when laid out in a banquet format, to be popular for special events such as wedding receptions.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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One of the two headlining events of April 26’s fight card featured a men’s light heavyweight fight between No. 15 Anthony Smith and Zhang Mingyang.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Or more commonly known (if it’s commonly known?) as a placenta party.—
Danielle Pergament,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2025
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When a drug bust at a party attended by high-profile second-generation VIPs leads to a dangerous conspiracy, the yadang must fight to survive.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Get The Recipe 26 of 30 Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers Sweet tea and fresh squeezed lemonade on their own will always be a hit at a Southern bash, but this bourbon-spiked punch just might change the game.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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The black blues/vampire hybrid Sinners mimics a mixed-genre Tarantino bash.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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