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
Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
But now, the Seashell Capital of the World is eager to welcome visitors again.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Dogs of all sizes are welcome to stay at the hotel.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Sure, Diggs — with more time between and having definitely worn out his welcome in Minnesota — and Bradbury won’t bring the same kind of feelings as Darnold holding up a trophy at the end.
—Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Now, the zombies are being rehabilitated and reintroduced into the general public, including teenager Kieren Walker (Luke Newberry), who isn't exactly welcomed home with open arms.
—Sammi Burke, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
But now, the Seashell Capital of the World is eager to welcome visitors again.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
This cargo style is a welcome change of pace in your pants drawer, and the cotton and linen fabric gives your favorite lounge pants a run for their money.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Dogs of all sizes are welcome to stay at the hotel.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
Sure, Diggs — with more time between and having definitely worn out his welcome in Minnesota — and Bradbury won’t bring the same kind of feelings as Darnold holding up a trophy at the end.
—Brian Hall, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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But the backlash suggests On This Day… is still somewhat ahead of its time, and that viewers don’t want revered storytellers embracing artificial intelligence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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The professional wrestling company has also attracted a larger Latino fan base in recent years by embracing Mexican luchadores and the Latino wrestling tradition.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The spa With its indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool giving onto a pleasant sun terrace as well as an art-deco style indoor pool with an adjacent bar, this is a spoiling spa whatever the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The pleasant orchestration becomes a scream as Censori pulls out a cake in the same scarlet as her latex.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These ventures can be heroic, as when Tommie Smith and John Carlos valiantly raised their fists as a Black Power salute in Mexico City in 1968.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Puth performs during the Grammy Awards salute to the Beach Boys, on April 9, 2023, on the CBS Television Network.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The speed and ease with which this bill is advancing stands in stark contrast to the gridlock that often greets legislation aimed at improving the daily lives of Floridians.—
Adam Abutaa,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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In a country in thrall to warm water, where geothermal heat fuels countless pools and lagoons, any new opening is greeted with avid curiosity.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But like all good soapy murders, a body—the maid of honor’s—soon (literally) washes up, plunging the entire wedding party into delightful whodunit mayhem.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pay a little attention to the principles of balance and use the right stuff, however, and the Cosmopolitan becomes an absolutely delightful drink, juicy with citrus, bright with cranberry, surprisingly strong and impressively clean.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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But now that the salutations for the honor bestowed upon Spoelstra to take over for Steve Kerr as U.S. coach are finished, the next order of business for him, for Hill, and for Sean Ford, who oversees day-to-day operations for the men’s national team, is to stop the bleeding at the World Cup.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ready to enjoy softer strands and skip the greasy feeling?—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Feb. 2026
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This selection of quick and easy appetizers will have you out of the kitchen in no time, and enjoying the fun with your friends and family.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees said D’Amaro came across as charming and he and Walden, who joined halfway through, had a nice rapport, with both looking happy and excited.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Elizondo, who had a nice game all around, led the Eagles with 13 points including 2 threes.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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