as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The White House request for kicking this month’s government shutdown deadline into next year is drawing a lukewarm reception from some GOP spending cardinals.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
His other commitments include a reception for the Invictus Foundation, an event for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, and an award named after his late mother.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
His first reception for the Hornets after his transfer from Texas A&M was a 75-yard beauty last week in Reno, from Cardell Williams.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Sep. 2025
At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
His other commitments include a reception for the Invictus Foundation, an event for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, and an award named after his late mother.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
His first reception for the Hornets after his transfer from Texas A&M was a 75-yard beauty last week in Reno, from Cardell Williams.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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The new smart glasses are a bridge between the company's audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses that the company revealed at last year's Connect event.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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American Clean Power's Grumet said that energy policy has become a core aspect of each party's political base, leading each party to campaign and then govern based on energy ideology rather than pragmatism which, in turn, creates instability.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As a result, both parties will continue a power-sharing agreement that Hortman brokered after the 2024 elections in which Democrats lost their majority, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Black Rabbit begins in medias res with an audacious jewelry robbery at a loud, underlit bash at the Brooklyn eatery that gives the show its name.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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In The Club With DJ Snake—World-famous DJ Snake makes a cameo in the film and brings the party to life in the disco bash scene.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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