as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Now in year 13 of his NFL career, the Kansas City Chiefs star has 15 receptions for 182 yards through four games this season.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For some, that means opting for a modest courthouse ceremony and skipping the reception altogether.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Admission to the reception and gallery is free.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, also consider a small play on Wilson (alt) 7+ total receptions at +154.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For some, that means opting for a modest courthouse ceremony and skipping the reception altogether.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
Admission to the reception and gallery is free.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2025
With that in mind, also consider a small play on Wilson (alt) 7+ total receptions at +154.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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This event will be the first of three supermoons in 2025, with others in November and December.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Top 10 events in Cincinnati this weekend – Lions and pumpkins and beers (oh my).—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This decadent dish included Maltina beef, braised greens, and party jollof.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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The running game — to which offensive coordinator Matt Nagy referred as a quarterback’s best friend — finally joined the party.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then the tone shifted immediately to one of celebration.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Seventeen-time Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans will feature as a special guest, alongside historic Black a cappella ensemble the Fisk Jubilee Singers, joining the five-hour bash taking place at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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With the theme of the bash being all about space, the pair arrived in their best interpretation of galactic apparel.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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