as in events
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of receptions
Hurst also has good speed and size (6-4) and high-level production — 71 receptions for 1,004 yards last season and has 15 touchdowns in two years at Georgia State.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Pickens showed out with the best marks of his career in 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Cuevas produced solid numbers last season with the Tide — 37 receptions, 411 yards, four TDs — and had career bests in 2022 at Cal Poly (58 catches, 678 yards, six TDs).
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The 5-foot, 10-inch former USC player set a single-season record for the Bulldogs last season with 81 receptions, per ESPN.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
While big guest lists and grand ballroom receptions still have their place, many couples are gravitating towards something different—where delicious food, shared conversation, and a more relaxed schedule come together for an elevated experience.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Greg Dulcich, the receiver (26 receptions, 335 yards, 1 TD last season), and Ben Sims, the blocker (581 career snaps in three years for Green Bay and Minnesota).
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The 25-year-old Flowers, who set career highs with 86 receptions and 1,211 yards last year, appeared in all 17 games, as did veteran running back Derrick Henry.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Under his helm, RocHaus brought in local, touring and cover bands and comics and hosted events and receptions.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Pickens showed out with the best marks of his career in 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Cuevas produced solid numbers last season with the Tide — 37 receptions, 411 yards, four TDs — and had career bests in 2022 at Cal Poly (58 catches, 678 yards, six TDs).
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The 5-foot, 10-inch former USC player set a single-season record for the Bulldogs last season with 81 receptions, per ESPN.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
While big guest lists and grand ballroom receptions still have their place, many couples are gravitating towards something different—where delicious food, shared conversation, and a more relaxed schedule come together for an elevated experience.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Greg Dulcich, the receiver (26 receptions, 335 yards, 1 TD last season), and Ben Sims, the blocker (581 career snaps in three years for Green Bay and Minnesota).
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The 25-year-old Flowers, who set career highs with 86 receptions and 1,211 yards last year, appeared in all 17 games, as did veteran running back Derrick Henry.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Under his helm, RocHaus brought in local, touring and cover bands and comics and hosted events and receptions.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptions
Noun
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But how does that work with political fundraising parties?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the evening, there are numerous themed parties—from ‘90s nights to karaoke competitions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is quietly upended when a letter arrives from Switzerland – connected to the decades-old discovery of a woman’s body preserved in glacial ice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here is a look at other KVIFF celebrations set for this year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Receptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptions. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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