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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
What started as a one-off Eventbrite invitation to a pop-up called Mic Drop Workshop has, seven years later, grown into the leading pipeline of women speakers ready for the stage; and the first stop for event planners eager to bring more female voices to the mic.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Schnabel’s comments come on the heels of a pro-Palestinian group requesting that invitations for Israeli star Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler be rescinded from the festival.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation has lent a selection of objects that belonged to the photographer, including two original Patti Smith audiocassettes, original exhibition invitations from galleries and museums, posters, magazines, handwritten letters and other rare items.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Forbes Nonprofit Council is an invitation-only organization for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Schnabel’s comments come on the heels of a pro-Palestinian group requesting that invitations for Israeli star Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler be rescinded from the festival.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation has lent a selection of objects that belonged to the photographer, including two original Patti Smith audiocassettes, original exhibition invitations from galleries and museums, posters, magazines, handwritten letters and other rare items.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Forbes Nonprofit Council is an invitation-only organization for chief executives in successful nonprofit organizations.
—Sivan Yaari, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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As a player just scratching the surface of his potential with so much still ahead of him, the coming months are critical to his hopes of landing an invite to Italy.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI Sam Altman was also there, but his online sparring partner, Elon Musk, did not get an invite, The Hill reports.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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How Resources Strengthen Innovation Across Teams Ideas need encouragement and resources.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fearing immigration consequences, the woman delayed reporting the attack but eventually came forward with a family member’s encouragement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both the Kansas and Missouri legislatures have extended the team’s incentive package deadlines to give them more time to make a decision.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Almost exactly a year ago, Glasnow’s absence provided the impetus for Roberts’ rallying cry that carried the Dodgers to October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That was the impetus to reimagine that story.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Several national pizza chains are offering deals and promotions to celebrate the occasion.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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By David Remnick On the morning after Labor Day, Anna Wintour, who has been the editor-in-chief of American Vogue for the past thirty-seven years, gathered her staff and, with a sense of occasion and pride, handed over the job to a sharp, funny, and independent-minded protégé named Chloe Malle.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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