GLAD-HAND Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

glad hand

noun

Definition of glad hand

as in welcome mat

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Recent Examples of glad hand But for all the talk of South Carolina’s penchant for dirty tricks, the state also values the glad hand. — Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024 Arguably the most notorious figure from the game’s most storied rivalry flew from his South Florida home to Boston for Tuesday night’s game and was expected to glad hand a few Yankees before, for many of them, the biggest game of their lives. — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021 Abbott took in his first term wasn’t as effective as Perry’s more glad handing approach to the job, Jillson said. — Allie Morris, Dallas News, 22 Mar. 2020

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But with his son vying for the Browns' starting quarterback job this season, the welcome mat was out for Coach Prime.

— Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Some stores have different policies and don’t always throw down the welcome mat for your pup.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of welcome mat

Noun

As far as most credit card welcome bonuses go, the Capital One Savor's is fairly easy to earn.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Reminders that Tibet is part of China are everywhere, from Chinese airport welcome messages and billboards promoting ethnic unity to Chinese national flags and President Xi Jinping portraits in public squares and buildings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

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