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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
The couple welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and daughter Evelyn in 2014.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Camping is welcome and the music wafts through the air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 25-27 at the Goshen Fairgrounds at 116 Old Middle St. in Goshen.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Any welcome to the Panthers messages from teammates?
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Outgoing president Jacque Clermont said the organization distributed more than $550,000 in the last year through scholarships, grants and community giving and welcomed a record number of new members.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
The couple welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and daughter Evelyn in 2014.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
As much of Europe and Asia shut their doors to Americans in 2020, Mexico, which adopted few COVID-19 restrictions, was one of the few places where gringos were welcome.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Camping is welcome and the music wafts through the air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 25-27 at the Goshen Fairgrounds at 116 Old Middle St. in Goshen.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Noun
Main show opens with a welcome from Emcee Kelly Sutton, remarks from Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Color Guard and National Anthem performed by Keesha Rainey, with fireworks bursts.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Any welcome to the Panthers messages from teammates?
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Verb
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Jude Bellingham trotted over in his flip-flops in astonishment to congratulate Courtois before the two embraced, but no one was more pleased to see his goalkeeper come to the rescue than Alonso, who was asked what was going through his mind as Sabitzer’s effort headed towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Though most teams have gone away with this practice in the modern era, New York appears to be embracing an old-school approach with Dart.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Traditionally, the commander in chief salutes whenever presented with U.S. military troops but with 7,000 at the parade, that is a lot of salutes.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The inflated Musk wore a black MAGA hat and Tesla shirt while executing the same Nazi-like salute his human counterpart made at Trump’s second inauguration in January.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
Verb
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The royal couple greeted the Macrons at RAF Northolt, an airbase located in Greater London, upon their arrival in England around 11:00 a.m. local time.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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You’re greeted with a signature bar/restaurant space that really anchors that hard corner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Book the garden room and enjoy breakfast each morning on your sunny private terrace.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Depending on the season, beach lovers can snorkel, surf, swim with the dolphins or enjoy some whale watching.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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The answer is a cool $2.8 million, probably enough to buy a really nice apartment in Ghent near the River Scheldt.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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