as in to embrace
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a welcome chance to rest after a long journey
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcome
AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Once the vehicle arrives for pickup, passengers will be welcomed with elevator-style sliding doors.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Business Chamber members interested in working with nonprofits are welcome to attend.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
While festivals are a fantastic welcome back to downtown, things like parking costs and road construction can influence whether an afternoon or evening out feels doable.
—Jaimee Lucke Hendrikson, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
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Verb
Happy New Year, everyone, and welcome back!
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2026
Once the vehicle arrives for pickup, passengers will be welcomed with elevator-style sliding doors.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Montages of Cardellini crouching and crab-walking in her turtle-like getup are a welcome reprieve from the show’s heavier material, though the performer is also able to connect them with the core story.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Business Chamber members interested in working with nonprofits are welcome to attend.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Noun
The Fever expected, at worst, a warm welcome and support equal to the hosts.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
While festivals are a fantastic welcome back to downtown, things like parking costs and road construction can influence whether an afternoon or evening out feels doable.
—Jaimee Lucke Hendrikson, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Speaking with the media on Wednesday, Beckham continued to express gratitude for the reunion while also embracing an underdog mentality.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Instead, Collins embraced yet another current summer trend—the barefoot shoe—in a pair of Margaux’s soft, glove-like Phoebe Flats in bone white Nappa leather.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The temptation to go with Krick’s more pleasant (and somehow more spiritually American) forecast is obviously great.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Walker Buehler has been a pleasant and necessary surprise, even providing the Padres with the occasional quality start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The sounds of ship horns and ceremonial salutes echoed across the New Orleans waterfront this week as the city marked the first stop of Sail 250, a nationwide celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine joined their parents for this traditional salute and to watch the changing of the Royal Guard.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Lamb greeted reliever Cooper Powell with a three-run home run over the right-field bleachers in the third inning.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The service The resort staff are freshly plucked from some of the best luxury Maldives resorts and global Ritz-Carlton properties, and greet each passing guest with an endearing right-hand-on-the-heart gesture and a nod.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Raspberries work well in a variety of desserts and dishes, especially when mixed in with other berries to create a delightful fusion of color and flavor.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Domingo and Fey get snarky, a clever visual gag earns a surprise laugh, the dialogue is sharper than usual, and the main pairings get jumbled up with purposeful, delightful results.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Spring peas and wild rice make a nice combo filling for sweet bell peppers!—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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