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
Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Prince William and Princess Kate stood in for King Charles III, welcoming thousands of guests to the lawns of the palace on May 8.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Alexandra, welcome to Unpacked.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
After a nearly 2,000-foot ascent and descent, I was met with a coconut welcome drink, followed by a decadent Bhutanese spread of momos, ema datshi (chili and cheese), red rice, pork with chilies, and seasonal vegetables.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Verb
After he was drafted, Simpson, 23, received a message from Stafford’s wife, Kelly, welcoming him and offering assistance to him and his family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Prince William and Princess Kate stood in for King Charles III, welcoming thousands of guests to the lawns of the palace on May 8.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Think welcome-mat light shows in your driveway, a Tron-style grid on the garage floor for your kids, or an outdoor film night thrown straight from the hood of the car.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
Alexandra, welcome to Unpacked.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Noun
The two welcome the birth of their daughter Grace.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
After a nearly 2,000-foot ascent and descent, I was met with a coconut welcome drink, followed by a decadent Bhutanese spread of momos, ema datshi (chili and cheese), red rice, pork with chilies, and seasonal vegetables.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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When cable television eventually was embraced by Hollywood and Wall Street, Turner bragged about having gotten there first.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Football, too, was brought to colonies by conquerors, only to be embraced by the conquered and remade anew.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Last year, against the Minnesota Frost, was a bit more of a pleasant surprise after a one-goal regular season campaign by Leslie, who spent two seasons between Toronto and Ottawa as a useful depth player.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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After landing in Glasgow, we were greeted by a water cannon salute.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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All Elite Wrestling's double episode began with a salute to Ted Turner, the billionaire media mogul who started TBS and TNT, after his death.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The footage ends with the first passenger being greeted at the port by two officials - one offering hand sanitiser and the other a welcoming nod.—
Vasco Cotovio,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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After landing in Glasgow, we were greeted by a water cannon salute.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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His two more physical characters were delightful to watch, like a navy admiral addicted to spit takes, as well as a substitute teacher subjecting his students to painful dancing.—
Rima Parikh,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
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In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 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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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Sullivan made a nice play on the ball and then twisted out of a tackle and ran 15 yards to the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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