Thesaurus results for RECEPTION

reception

noun

ri-ˈsep-shən

Definition of reception

as in event

a social gathering a wedding reception

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Recent Examples of reception Miami’s record for career receptions is 200, set by Xavier Restrepo from 2021 to 2024. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 The Apollo Gallery was originally built over 350 years ago as a reception gallery for French King Louis XIV. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 22 July 2026 This contrasted with the supportive reception for beloved star player Son Heung-min, who apologized to fans for his team's disappointing performance. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Several guests, including Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney, performed at the reception. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception

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Marci McCarthy, second from the right, posted about the event on LinkedIn.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
But in 2024 and 2025, divers captured underwater video of two such events in the Mexican Pacific Ocean and in the Gulf of California.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of event

Noun

If the lawsuit had played out in court, the losing party would be responsible for the other party’s attorneys’ fees, along with any other fees or damages awarded by a circuit court judge.

— Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
But even if party leaders approve a lineup shift this week, there’s no guarantee Georgians will vote early in the nominating contest.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

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Delivery had been delayed as the city grappled with the tragedy, a small but unforgettable reminder that Atlanta’s celebration had changed overnight.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
The whole thing, from the new series to the game nights themselves, even this evening’s celebrations, have the feeling of the late-1970s public access show TV Party, a loose, unpredictable New York salon helmed by Glenn O’Brien.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

But for all the singing and dancing at the little birthday bash, this is a melancholy occasion as well because Mariama will have to make her own way in Cyprus now with scant assistance from the state.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Del Rey and her husband, Jeremy Dufrene, also hosted their own Fourth of July bash at their home in Louisiana.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 July 2026

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