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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
Turns out Hawk and Pína may have accepted the invitation with more than a nice dinner in mind.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 June 2026
On June 15, Venus will meet with rebellious Uranus, which can result in unexpected invitations and surprising attractions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives.
—John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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David Faris, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
Read More TopicsWedding Inspiration Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 1 June 2026
On June 15, Venus will meet with rebellious Uranus, which can result in unexpected invitations and surprising attractions.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives.
—John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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The match is invite-only, but giant screens will be installed in the Ellipse to allow around 85,000 additional people without tickets to watch for free.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Ideal for families or friend groups, this country house is your invite to live life the Mediterranean way—slow and laid back, with long lunches over a bottle of wine.—
Katie Silcox,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Bazarte gave El Grande Americano II encouragement from the front row.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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People also will receive help with family reunification, landlord incentives, case conferences, and finding safe parking.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The beloved 35-year-old Florida Ficus at the entrance is the impetus for the iconic logo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The impetus of Vanity Fair’s meeting with Nézet-Séguin was the Met’s new production of El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego, a recent work from US composer Gabriela Lena Frank (in her Met debut).—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My sister had been named for a girl raped by Zeus, god of all gods, who turned himself into a swan for the occasion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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