as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The event will take place on Thursday, June 4 in Los Angeles, beginning with an intimate cocktail reception and awards ceremony followed by an IndieWire 30th anniversary dance party complete with food trucks and other surprises.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
As the warm welcomes, teas and receptions continue, news comes in from across the ocean.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The evidence is its ongoing presence at sporting events, bar mitzvahs, wedding receptions, and even conservative rallies.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The reception will feature live music, light refreshments, and the presentation of juror awards.
—Howard County Times, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 11 May 2026
As the warm welcomes, teas and receptions continue, news comes in from across the ocean.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
The evidence is its ongoing presence at sporting events, bar mitzvahs, wedding receptions, and even conservative rallies.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
The reception will feature live music, light refreshments, and the presentation of juror awards.
—Howard County Times, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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Food and drink There is daily breakfast service in Aujourd’hui, as well as the occasional special event such as the beloved Teddy Bear Breakfast during the holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Indeed, the tapping of an individual button is perhaps the least significant event on the planet, shifting nothing apart from the dust beneath it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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As the leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives, a fundamentally majoritarian institution, Jeffries has little ability to get anything done.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Many can win by appealing to their party’s base, who are often more likely to vote in primaries.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Subsequent photos showed the proud parents smiling in the audience as their daughter walked across the stage to collect her degree, Zahra alongside her friends in their graduation regalia and a glimpse at a family celebration.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Where are the best bakeries to buy celebration cakes?—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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As the rush of East Coast travel wore off, Clave Especial returned to Salinas to throw a huge homecoming bash.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Qatar’s Doha Film Festival has canceled its traditional party but its execs will be here while the Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival bash at the Carlton is going as planned.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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