as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Kate Middleton wore the piece for the first time to a black-tie reception at the National Portrait Gallery back in 2014.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The firm’s performance has received mix reception from Oakland leaders.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The White House is asking Congress to cut $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health and to downsize the number of its institutes and centers from 27 to 22 — a plan that is expected to receive a chilly reception from lawmakers from both parties.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
The firm’s performance has received mix reception from Oakland leaders.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Prize winners, including the recipient of the Leslie Von Kolb Memorial Award, will be announced at the opening reception.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The White House is asking Congress to cut $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health and to downsize the number of its institutes and centers from 27 to 22 — a plan that is expected to receive a chilly reception from lawmakers from both parties.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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However, keep in mind that the pools and private event suite (with a huge outdoor patio just a couple floors down) are all on that side, and the noise travels a bit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crowds were relatively small last month, especially compared to March weekends in the years after the COVID pandemic, when thousands of young people packed Ocean Drive and the party was sullied by shootings, stampedes and curfews.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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It was defeated on a straight party-line vote, and our highly ideological legislature kept the gap between Title IX and Colorado law unresolved.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Multiple street signs were also damaged during the celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In a city rife with steakhouses and flashy openings from around the world, Cantina Contramar is a real celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The magazine’s logo and a team of models from its latest annual swimsuit issue were present at another pre-game bash at the Michelin three-star restaurant Quince.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Organizing such a big bash is, of course, a demanding and absorbing job.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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