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
Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The area has enthusiastically welcomed not one, but two romance-fiction bookstores in the past few months.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Choosing a credit card can often be a little stressful, between annual fees, reward categories, welcome bonuses and transferable points, there's a lot to manage and retain.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
But the infielder received a warm welcome upon his return to Target Field on Friday evening.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The on-and-off couple welcomed their first child, Saga Blade Fox-Baker, in March.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The area has enthusiastically welcomed not one, but two romance-fiction bookstores in the past few months.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For the welcome party at the Madonna dell'Orto church, Kardashian slipped into a figure-hugging snakeskin dress.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Choosing a credit card can often be a little stressful, between annual fees, reward categories, welcome bonuses and transferable points, there's a lot to manage and retain.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
But both leaders on Sunday appeared keen to signal the welcome of a warmer chapter.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
But the infielder received a warm welcome upon his return to Target Field on Friday evening.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Mourinho, Solskjaer and Ten Hag all embraced the challenge, to varying degrees of success.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Democratic politicians aren’t exactly warmly embraced in these parts.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The white negroni gets its pleasant bitterness from gin infused with pine nuts.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Northern Indiana Labor Day weekend weather forecast Labor Day weekend travelers who want to scope out South Bend's Chocolate Factory or the Indiana Dinosaur Museum will do so under pleasant, sunny skies.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The salute to Bavarian heritage features authentic German beer and fare, crafts, music, dance, oom-pah-pah entertainment and more.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Laws banning the Nazi salute and the display or sale of symbols associated with terror groups came into effect in Australia this year in response to a string of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of Israel’s war in Gaza in October 2023.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The dog, named Bodhi, was filmed racing off into the sea, greeting an unknown man, and running further ahead to chase a group of dogs after being set free.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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After greeting the rest of his teammates, Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge wrapped Chisholm in his arms and gave him a gigantic hug in the dugout.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Elizabeth and Joyce make for a delightful black-cat, golden-retriever pair, and Ron and Ibrahim bring about hilarious shenanigans of their own.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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That's what makes this delightful discovery feel like home to all kinds of travelers—everyone here ends up at the funky heart of Vero Beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 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 coverage Jaden Hicks isn’t going to enjoy the film.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Maybe the decision to enjoy some down time Wednesday helped Alcaraz.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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