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
John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
While local officials in East Windsor initially welcomed the project in 2020, many residents and neighbors soon began raising concerns about preserving local farmland and maintaining the value of their property.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
In Nguyen’s text, you will be guided by sure hands, as welcome storytelling is whispered in your ear.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Many Kurds would welcome the Islamic Republic’s ouster.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
While local officials in East Windsor initially welcomed the project in 2020, many residents and neighbors soon began raising concerns about preserving local farmland and maintaining the value of their property.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Nationwide, 40 percent of student parents don’t feel welcome on their campuses, which means many of these environments continue to perpetuate discriminatory and harmful practices, making parents feel out of place, especially Black, Latino, and Indigenous parents.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
In Nguyen’s text, you will be guided by sure hands, as welcome storytelling is whispered in your ear.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Former Clippers Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown were back at the Intuit Dome after being traded a month ago, receiving a warm welcome from Clippers fans, while those same fans got their first look at new point guard Darius Garland.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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For her appearance, Kate embraced a business casual aesthetic, wearing a gray Prince of Wales check blazer from Catherine Walker over a sky blue button-down, paired with black pants and coordinating black heeled boots.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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And despite how much employers might hate job-hopping, most professionals have been embracing it as a useful career tool.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The two kids were watching their parents text on their phones instead of socializing with each other and making pleasant conversation.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One Windsor man was there to see all of it, and on Saturday, he was honored with a vintage military salute for his 105th birthday.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Continuing the Beethoven salute is Lang Lang, performing all five piano concertos across three concerts with Paavo Järvi (March 24-27, 2027).—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was the tradition of organizing magazine stacks and greeting his regulars, but also the memorable days, like hosting Playboy signings with the cover Bunny and watching a line of UCLA boys form around the corner.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Corral’s husband wasn’t there to greet her.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the 68th minute, Liel Abada showed delightful control on a ball floated into the box, putting it on a tee for Pep Biel to convert, putting Charlotte FC ahead to stay.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Childhood photos of both Roberts, found in some guest rooms, are delightful Easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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But now that the salutations for the honor bestowed upon Spoelstra to take over for Steve Kerr as U.S. coach are finished, the next order of business for him, for Hill, and for Sean Ford, who oversees day-to-day operations for the men’s national team, is to stop the bleeding at the World Cup.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The just-over-a-year-old property is a go-to for locals enjoying business lunches, sunset cocktails, and meetings in the airy living-room-esque lobby, as well as for out-of-towners looking for an upscale property with easy access to both Westside’s urban offerings and the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While everyone was nice enough and ready to help when asked, the service is a bit more hands-off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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