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as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
Finan echoed this sentiment, stating that the residential format can be an invitation for guests to discover Florence in each of its seasons, thereby contributing to a more balanced rhythm of visitation throughout the year.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The All England Club announced a doubles wild card invitation on Tuesday for the sisters to take part in the tournament, which starts in less than two weeks.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
The pair, who last played at the All England Club together in 2016, received a doubles wild card invitation.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Notably, this invitation was extended even after the change of government in Niger in 2021.
—Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The All England Club announced a doubles wild card invitation on Tuesday for the sisters to take part in the tournament, which starts in less than two weeks.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
The pair, who last played at the All England Club together in 2016, received a doubles wild card invitation.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Notably, this invitation was extended even after the change of government in Niger in 2021.
—Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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Even Prince William is hoping for an invite.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Any person out there who would get an invite would have gone.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love.—
Dan Hyman,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Moreover, what moves women forward is action rather than encouragement.—
Savanah F.S. Bray,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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And given that such systems are physically possible, powerful economic and strategic incentives exist for technologists and entrepreneurs to build them.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The money is an incentive granted by the city after working more than 20 years to attract a builder with a project appropriate for the property, which was cleared decades earlier for redevelopment.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
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The Forest Service has cited cost savings as the impetus for a reorganization that will shutter dozens of research facilities.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And the main impetus for that arboreal death was the state’s dwindling water supply.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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At least today, Ronaldo looked like the Ronaldo of old, scoring twice and nearly scoring a third goal on multiple occasions.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Its design is simple and easily adaptable for any occasion thanks to subtle details like a V-neckline, an A-line silhouette, and a relaxed hem that falls right at the knee.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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