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as in invites
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 incentives
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 invitations
Select riders who have downloaded the Waymo app have begun getting invitations to take their first local rides in one of the dozens of vehicles in rotation, the company said.
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Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
That escalation ought to turn the heads of arthouse distributors, while a long trail of further festival invitations is a given.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
All Democratic governors subsequently received invitations to the meeting, but Moore and Polis later heard from the White House that their invitations had been rescinded.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Romero Brito created signature artwork for the posters and invitations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
This marked the 16th time in conference history that at least five MAC teams received Bowl invitations.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This guide explores the top trends, smart tips, and local considerations for choosing the best online wedding invitations in Arizona.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Save-the-dates act as an early guidepost, signaling that travel, lodging, and time off work may be needed, long before formal invitations arrive.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The exchanges include invitations to private residences, introductions to diplomats and investors, and discussions of business opportunities.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
That escalation ought to turn the heads of arthouse distributors, while a long trail of further festival invitations is a given.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
All Democratic governors subsequently received invitations to the meeting, but Moore and Polis later heard from the White House that their invitations had been rescinded.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Romero Brito created signature artwork for the posters and invitations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
This marked the 16th time in conference history that at least five MAC teams received Bowl invitations.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This guide explores the top trends, smart tips, and local considerations for choosing the best online wedding invitations in Arizona.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Save-the-dates act as an early guidepost, signaling that travel, lodging, and time off work may be needed, long before formal invitations arrive.
—Craig Lebrau, Freep.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The exchanges include invitations to private residences, introductions to diplomats and investors, and discussions of business opportunities.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitations
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The nurturing Moon in your 11th House of Charity uplifts rebellious Uranus, potentially sparking surprising invites or plan shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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There were nearly 800 players who descended on Bishop Moore Catholic High School on Saturday, the largest Under Armour Combine in the country, all looking for invites to Sunday’s Camp Series invitation-only event.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Russian state has introduced incentives for women who have three or more children, including lump-sum payments, tax breaks and state benefits.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the very least, this populist President would have demanded compensation for displaced workers in the form of proper retraining programs, relocation grants, and expanded incentives for businesses to invest in depressed regions.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Invitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitations. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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