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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
Universities that agree to the compact would receive a competitive advantage for federal education funds, a White House official told USA TODAY, including receiving priority for grants when possible as well as invitations to certain White House events and discussions with officials.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Become a Vogue Business Member to receive unlimited access to Member-only reporting and insights, our Beauty and TikTok Trend Trackers, Member-only newsletters and exclusive event invitations.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
May brings a powerful invitation to focus on building your legacy, Leo.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
With that invitation, Ellen decides to toss back the Guinness she’s been offered and leaves with plans to attend the wedding.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Become a Vogue Business Member to receive unlimited access to Member-only reporting and insights, our Beauty and TikTok Trend Trackers, Member-only newsletters and exclusive event invitations.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
May brings a powerful invitation to focus on building your legacy, Leo.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
With that invitation, Ellen decides to toss back the Guinness she’s been offered and leaves with plans to attend the wedding.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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The open spaces within the atrium invite collaboration, embodying the center's architectural and educational approach.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of the daylong event — which drew big-name speakers and 300 invite-only attendees — was to talk about how to attract and retain people to jobs in industries like manufacturing, utilities, transportation, construction, and energy.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Reaction to the Grand Blanc Township violence Statements of support, shock and encouragement quickly flooded social media.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Not the one on the field to celebrate a win, but the quieter one to punctuate a season — sharing hugs, backslaps and whispered words of encouragement for the winter to come, for a winter that has come too soon.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tesla had a first-mover advantage in China in 2013, leveraging the government’s support of EVs with subsidies and incentives and its production base and opening a gigafactory in Shanghai in 2019.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Livermore and Alameda officials unsuccessfully offered their own tax incentive packages.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The impetus for Redeux Style was to teach people how to create beautiful moments in their lives to be more sustainable.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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There was enough of an impetus, there was enough energy there.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our goal is for every coffeehouse to deliver a warm and welcoming space with a great atmosphere and a seat for every occasion.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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