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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
When interview invitations arrive, candidates have already done the reflective and preparatory work that helps make those conversations productive instead of reactive.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
What type of disclaimer can my friend put in the invitations this year to let everyone know that failing to contribute is no longer acceptable?
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 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
Surprise invitations might come your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
How to navigate the etiquette of graduation announcements and invitations.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
Team Liquid, Team Falcons, Aurora Gaming, Tundra Esports, Xtreme Gaming, Team Yandex and BoomBoys have all received direct invitations to The International 2026 after their performance across the season.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The invitations to these meetings had arrived in different ways.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 June 2026
What type of disclaimer can my friend put in the invitations this year to let everyone know that failing to contribute is no longer acceptable?
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 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
Surprise invitations might come your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
For a more personalized approach, ZipRecruiter's Invite to Apply tool allows employers to browse resumes and send invitations to top talent, improving candidate quality and speeding up the hiring process.
—Audrey Payne, CNBC, 29 May 2026
How to navigate the etiquette of graduation announcements and invitations.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
Team Liquid, Team Falcons, Aurora Gaming, Tundra Esports, Xtreme Gaming, Team Yandex and BoomBoys have all received direct invitations to The International 2026 after their performance across the season.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The invitations to these meetings had arrived in different ways.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitations
Noun
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University officials based the invites on opinion polls and a controversial campaign fundraising formula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Baresi has received many invites since his retirement to promote football in some of the world’s most obscure places.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Economic incentives help explain why.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Dubai’s residential property prices surged by roughly 60% between 2022 and early 2025–a historic boom fueled by tax-free incentives, liberalized visa policies, and a heavy influx of high-net-worth individuals.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 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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“Invitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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