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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
When Officer Slater learns that the scheduling conflict was caused by an invitation to attend a junket hosted by the Historical Law Society, and later, that Doussaint’s companion at the junket was not his wife but Chloe the consultant, well.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
In the middle of it all is the playfully gruff Coopersmith, greeting customers with hugs and handshakes, maybe an invitation for some leftover birthday cake.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that.
—CBS News, 9 May 2025
That program is expected to start on May 19, and public health officials said 26,000 eligible properties would receive a postcard invitation with more information.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
In the middle of it all is the playfully gruff Coopersmith, greeting customers with hugs and handshakes, maybe an invitation for some leftover birthday cake.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that.
—CBS News, 9 May 2025
That program is expected to start on May 19, and public health officials said 26,000 eligible properties would receive a postcard invitation with more information.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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Rather than stir the pot, simply ignoring the invite or declining to send a gift if there’s a followup is probably the most judicious route to take.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE needs your email address to send the invite link.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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While Mahomes was at Texas Tech, his then-head coach and now the current Washington Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, asked Romo to write Mahomes a letter of encouragement.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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His defensive improvements at third offer encouragement about his future.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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An example of the latter includes receiving restricted stock units (RSUs) or exercising incentive stock options (ISOs).—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Use incentive campaigns to drive reach growth and engagement, which will enhance conversions across your websites and platforms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And that is the impetus for a Wyldwood setup that will encourage cast and crew to keep their own family units intact during productions — not exactly the norm in the industry.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Political developments are a big impetus for the changes.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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In 2017, while taking a break from his burgeoning acting and recording career to serve his mandatory Korea military service, allegations came to light that Choi had smoked marijuana on four occasions in the preceding year with a young woman at his home.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Amazon has hundreds of lightweight floral dresses for any occasion, including mini dresses, midis, maxis, off-the-shoulder, pencil, ruched, swing dresses — the list goes on.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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