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 His career stats are 437 receptions for 5,115 yards and 40 touchdowns. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The takeaway from Miami is that rookie Caleb Douglas (five receptions, 94 yards) looks like the WR to get in Miami. — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Felix has abandoned Victoria at the altar, leaving their parents, family and friends to navigate a lavish but increasingly chaotic reception. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026 Like Caleb Douglas’ five receptions for 94 yards was another, and Willis rushing for a 14-yard touchdown that closed the deficit to four points early in the third was one of the few bright spots. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception

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Noun

The 268 rooms are spread across a collection of 17th century townhouses connected to the 15th century Olof’s Chapel, now used for events.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
My goal is to analyze financial markets by taking a longer view of history, and to give broader context to recent events.

— Kelly Evans, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

In Barranquilla, an exclusive celebration at the embarkation point channels the city’s carnival, a convergence of African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions brought to life through cumbia, mapalé, and color on every departure, year-round.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Last April, Phuwin appeared in a Loewe campaign based on Songkran, the Thai New Year’s celebration that has been likened to a nationwide water fight, though its rituals are meant to symbolize cleansing, reverence and good fortune.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

One of the perks of fashion week parties is getting to visit places not normally open to visitors, and the 20th anniversary bash for (Red) on Wednesday was no exception.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
To celebrate her baby’s big 2-1, Christie threw her a bash overlooking the Manhattan skyline at Cecconi’s Dumbo in Brooklyn.

— Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bash

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