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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Newton and Brown, who began dating in 2022, welcomed their first child — a daughter — in 2024.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Guests are welcome to walk through the vines or down to the pond on-site.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Jaeden Pinder, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2025
Our welcome in New York was warm.
—Kevin Coulson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Over the next five years, New York City will welcome two new momentous spaces for the arts, both along Manhattan’s iconic Fifth Avenue, some 40 blocks apart.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Newton and Brown, who began dating in 2022, welcomed their first child — a daughter — in 2024.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Their production, and the Florida offense as a whole, was a welcome sight for a defense that has been suffocating opponents for weeks.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Guests are welcome to walk through the vines or down to the pond on-site.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
So give a warm welcome to The Life of a Showgirl, Swift’s 12th studio album, which foils The Tortured Poets Department in a few major ways.
—Jaeden Pinder, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2025
Our welcome in New York was warm.
—Kevin Coulson, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The corporate campus includes more open space and outdoor seating to embrace a hybrid work culture.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Customer service was easy and pleasant.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.—
Brian Todd,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s why the editors asked me, Jeff Suess, your resident history tour guide, to introduce you to America’s River Roots Festival, a salute to the history and culture of the Ohio River that also launches the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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So much so that the official Carol Burnett Show YouTube channel has several 15-minute salutes of Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and others busting up and ruining the bit.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence attempted to go over the pile on a fourth-down snap from the 1-yard line, but Bolton greeted him there, slapping the ball away and forcing a fumble inches before the ball reached the line.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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When Gelb walked onstage, he was greeted with applause and also some boos.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The nocturnal creature, known for its elusive nature, was a delightful surprise for the conservationists monitoring the area.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a guest of the 7-key property, you’re encouraged to attend happy hour on the porch, a delightful time of day when the homemade sangria flows freely.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But not Rio who was seen enjoying a far more relaxed day.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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