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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
This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
In Iran, guests usually arrive about two hours after the time set on the invitation, Etebari said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
This is a very enthusiastic yes to a very cordial invitation to visit you on set.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
The top 50 after this week earn Masters invitations, and the Massachusetts native likely needs no better than eighth place.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
In Iran, guests usually arrive about two hours after the time set on the invitation, Etebari said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
This is a very enthusiastic yes to a very cordial invitation to visit you on set.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2026
The top 50 after this week earn Masters invitations, and the Massachusetts native likely needs no better than eighth place.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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As a nonroster invite, Conforto needed to show enough to earn a spot on the Cubs’ opening day roster.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Paddack noted how Sandy Alcantara came to him in the dugout and gave him words of encouragement.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Giants never led in the series, so Vitello didn’t get to deploy his bullpen in a late-game situation with a lead to protect, but the early returns from the relievers are reason for encouragement.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This is not an indictment of individuals but of incentives built into a system structured to protect bureaucracy while classrooms absorb the pressure.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This investment would be best paired with incentives to companies to offer greater part-time and flexible work options.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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His impetus to draw these posters — which are available for sale on his website — is self-driven.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the trade deal had been in negotiations for years, held up by domestic opposition, Washington’s tariff campaign created a new impetus.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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And, to honor the occasion, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations (Mucem), in Marseille, decided to display a guillotine in full view.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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My refusal to accept his drinking has led him to cast his wrath upon me on occasion.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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