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
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In 1982, while in prison, Bundy welcomed his daughter, Rosa Bundy, with his then-wife, Carole Ann Boone.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Hello and welcome to USA TODAY's The Excerpt.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Join us for a warm, welcoming gathering filled with meaningful chats, laughter, and connection.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
In 1982, while in prison, Bundy welcomed his daughter, Rosa Bundy, with his then-wife, Carole Ann Boone.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said LuAnn’s is a welcome addition to Hartford.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
Hello and welcome to USA TODAY's The Excerpt.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
When University of California Berkeley allowed the startup Kiwibot to pump its campus full of delivery robots in 2020, their welcome was anything but warm.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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As so many of his peers have run from that reality, Self is embracing the challenge, with precisely nothing left to prove.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Designed by the architecture firm Minarc with interiors by MYMM, the home embraces a welcoming Scandi-chic aesthetic.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a vehicle celebrated for sipping fuel rather than burning it, that’s a pleasant surprise.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Parks rose to fame in her teens, winning the Mercury Prize for her 2021 debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams, a diaristic clutch of pleasant soft-rock songs.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Maya Project commissioned the performances as part of its annual salute to Angelou.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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Again with powerbombs and chokeslams, not to mention one arm being snapped in mid-Hitler salute, Batman took on white supremacists.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Koniver greeted me in his waiting room, which featured a soft-rock soundtrack and brochures for serums and stem cells.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Small shifts in traditions Leo greeted the global faithful in 10 languages, including Arabic, Chinese and Latin, reviving a practice that Francis had let lapse.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But cookbook author Joshua McFadden’s Spring Carbonara, which uses a ton of fresh spring peas, is absolutely delightful.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by a delightful cast of weirdos — with a scene-stealing, hilarious turn by Marc Maron as sleazy director Sam Sylvia — GLOW is a comedy match-up worth cheering for.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 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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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kane will be enjoying his time on the water and live his active and adventurous lifestyle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My room had a large bathtub right by the window, a spacious walk-in shower, and Niven Morgan bath products (a nice touch, given that the brand is from Dallas).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The company flew Tony to Cupertino and put him up in a nice hotel with a fruit basket waiting in the room.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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