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
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
After a nine-month closure for maintenance and restoration, the Wilmington & Western Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware, is once again welcoming passengers aboard.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
The election will be welcome news to the White House.
—CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In India, pink is the color of warmth, welcome and joy.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Chu made the rounds to all tables throughout the evening, chatting about Wicked and his parents’ restaurant, which has welcomed a number of celebrities and Silicon Valley elite over the years.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2025
After a nine-month closure for maintenance and restoration, the Wilmington & Western Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware, is once again welcoming passengers aboard.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Lastly, any commentary regarding Washington’s efforts to cap the price of weight-loss drugs and lower the price of prescription drugs in general is welcome.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
The election will be welcome news to the White House.
—CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
After a welcome from Straw Hat Goofy, the movie TikToker with over 3.6 million followers acting as the day’s master of ceremonies, and video introduction from Ethan Coen, the day’s first film, The Big Lebowski, starts.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In India, pink is the color of warmth, welcome and joy.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Morrow argued that the military faces a massive challenge in motivating part-time troops to truly embrace physical wellness and fitness, citing psychological research.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the mid-Missouri heat and humidity finally subside, any outdoor activity—from the perfect wine picnic to a Katy Trail hike—is much more pleasant.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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As America’s capital of both wine production and pleasant weather, California has any number of towns that capture this experience, each with distinguishing characteristics that suit different types of travelers.—
Justin Goldman,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After a royal salute in which the Ukrainian national anthem was played, Zelenskyy was invited to inspect the Guard of Honor put on by the Grenadier Guards.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The all-weather aircraft executed a series of precise manoeuvres, including a hover salute, backward ascent, and vertical climb, before deploying jamming flares in a vivid display of battlefield readiness.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While you might be tempted to greet your dog with overflowing love and affection, Millan says this is the wrong approach.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The staff greets you like an old friend.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just down the street from the colossal blue Scientology center (one of LA’s top locations for taking an ironic selfie) is Found Oyster, a delightful and perennially (pleasantly) crowded seafood restaurant inspired by clam shacks on the East Coast.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to delightful dish after delightful dish, tasting menu participants have the joyful experience of choosing their own chopstick holder and steak knife.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The heavier personnel helps in the run game, where the NFL has also enjoyed a small renaissance over the last two seasons.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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White non-Hispanic voters lean toward Ciattarelli, 53 percent to 46 percent, while Sherrill enjoys a strong lead among nonwhite voters, 59 percent to 29 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With that in mind, his glowing comments on Jeter paid a nice tribute.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her opinion, a courthouse wedding or a small ceremony in a family member's backyard would have been just as nice, Kate said.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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