as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
During the reception, Gillis and Brassel took several photos together, which Brassel posted in an Instagram carousel on her profile.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 July 2025
But the early reception from lawmakers in attendance at the breakfast has appeared to be positive.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 16 July 2025
Norman held Beckham to zero catches in the first half, but New York’s wide receiver had six receptions for 76 yards and a TD in the second half.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Godwin compiled 59 receptions for 842 yards and seven TDs.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 July 2025
But the early reception from lawmakers in attendance at the breakfast has appeared to be positive.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 16 July 2025
Norman held Beckham to zero catches in the first half, but New York’s wide receiver had six receptions for 76 yards and a TD in the second half.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Godwin compiled 59 receptions for 842 yards and seven TDs.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Some major roads in Chicago were suddenly under water when a 1,000-year rainfall event struck in early July.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Rosamund Pike is fabulous in hot pink, black and floral while attending the press night after party for Inter Alia at the National Theatre on July 23 in London.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The second wedding ceremony, per The Sun, will be a destination wedding, requiring the newlyweds to travel abroad for the bash.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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So many lives, in fact, that more than 100 people showed up for her birthday bash at her son's home in Brentwood.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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