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a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
The China Room houses the collection of official state china, glassware, and silverware used by presidents, and is primarily used by the first lady for smaller receptions.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The Tigers were kept afloat by a stellar individual showing by wide receiver Zion Robinson, a Michigan pledge, who finished with 141 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 receptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Ask yourself what weapons do the Dolphins presently have on offense outside of Jaylen Waddle, who caught six passes for 82 yards, and Achane, who contributed 106 all-purpose yards on 14 carries and six receptions?
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Through the first seven games of his rookie season, Hunter has 28 receptions for 298 yards and a score while also racking up 15 tackles and three pass defenses.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In a 2017 Chiefs victory over the Eagles at Arrowhead, Ertz went for 97 yards on 10 receptions — while Kelce had 103 yards and a touchdown on eight catches.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
As the pass receptions map below shows, Rashford (barring the 2022-23 season) prefers to occupy wider positions and use his pace to beat defenders on the outside, which Amorim wants less of.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who had 11 receptions for 99 yards in a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, is up to 1,067 yards on 101 receptions.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The Tigers were kept afloat by a stellar individual showing by wide receiver Zion Robinson, a Michigan pledge, who finished with 141 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 receptions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Ask yourself what weapons do the Dolphins presently have on offense outside of Jaylen Waddle, who caught six passes for 82 yards, and Achane, who contributed 106 all-purpose yards on 14 carries and six receptions?
—Omar Kelly
updated October 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Through the first seven games of his rookie season, Hunter has 28 receptions for 298 yards and a score while also racking up 15 tackles and three pass defenses.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In a 2017 Chiefs victory over the Eagles at Arrowhead, Ertz went for 97 yards on 10 receptions — while Kelce had 103 yards and a touchdown on eight catches.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
As the pass receptions map below shows, Rashford (barring the 2022-23 season) prefers to occupy wider positions and use his pace to beat defenders on the outside, which Amorim wants less of.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
The Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who had 11 receptions for 99 yards in a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, is up to 1,067 yards on 101 receptions.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
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But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Between camps and commercials and league and Team Canada events, he’s gotten to know just about everybody at least a little bit.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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There are Christmas stalls at the beloved farmers’ market each Saturday this month, as well as bashes like the New Year’s Eve party called Glitter & Grooves at Coyote Sonoma.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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