as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Last season Pitts averaged two receptions over the last nine games (with one TD) and got less playing time than his backup Charlie Woerner.
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
There is still no swift end in sight to the standoff that has scattered dozens of Texas Democrats to Illinois, New York and California, where they have been given a warm reception by blue state governors and national party leaders.
—Nadia Lathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
What has the reception to the show been like for you?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
Sterling, a former All-Pro player who led the league in receptions for three years, only played seven NFL seasons due to suffering a neck injury during the 1994 season.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
There is still no swift end in sight to the standoff that has scattered dozens of Texas Democrats to Illinois, New York and California, where they have been given a warm reception by blue state governors and national party leaders.
—Nadia Lathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2025
What has the reception to the show been like for you?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
Sterling, a former All-Pro player who led the league in receptions for three years, only played seven NFL seasons due to suffering a neck injury during the 1994 season.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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The event will include a fireside chat moderated by WLWT anchor Courtis Fuller and a question and answer portion.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Metro Transit is providing complimentary rides to and from the event all day.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hall worked tirelessly to seize opportunities to assert Republicans' power as the minority party.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump is pushing red states to make changes now to give Republicans a boost in the mid-term elections, which tend to favor the party outside of the White House.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After leaving the bash together, they are photographed enjoying a late-night dinner in Los Angeles.—
Hanna Lustig,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
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Both William and Sophie are patrons of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, whose annual bash features livestock competitions, food and drinks.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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