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, 13 June 2026
As restaurants in several FIFA World Cup host cities welcome an influx of international visitors this weekend, some operators are adding automatic gratuities to customers' checks, citing concerns that guests from countries without a strong tipping culture may unknowingly undercompensate workers.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Hello, and welcome to USA Today's The Excerpt.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 June 2026
ABC News, 10 June 2026
The book is set in 1857 when Hans Christian Andersen came to visit Charles Dickens and overstayed his welcome.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Verb
Rob Parra Rowland Heights The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
As restaurants in several FIFA World Cup host cities welcome an influx of international visitors this weekend, some operators are adding automatic gratuities to customers' checks, citing concerns that guests from countries without a strong tipping culture may unknowingly undercompensate workers.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Whether this is a welcome development — and whether Chattanooga’s sturdy new courthouse is a dangerous precedent or a sensible safeguard of civic tradition — may depend as much on your politics as your taste.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Hello, and welcome to USA Today's The Excerpt.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Noun
In a speech to the Spanish Parliament earlier this week, the first-ever by a pope, Leo demanded welcome and integration for those who do choose to flee, insisting on their inherent human dignity.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The book is set in 1857 when Hans Christian Andersen came to visit Charles Dickens and overstayed his welcome.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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The experience highlighted the value of acting fast during travel disruptions, choosing flexible booking options, and embracing unexpected destinations.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The retailer is embracing the trend of digital minimalism and analog hobbies this year, releasing hundreds of beginner-friendly kits that anyone can craft with.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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There's the pleasant experience of interacting with them.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Individuals at the ceremony should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Sean O'Malley also added a salute to the crowd, which includes many military members.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box at Rate Field for the first time this series on Saturday, greeted by a smattering of boos from Chicago White Sox fans.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The first to greet the fans was star forward Harry Kane of Bayern Munich.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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All three are delightful, but in completely different ways.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Two differing criminal factions want a load of cocaine, but when a poor farmer named Kaalayan (Guru Somasundaram) gets wind of it, his life briefly entangles with the crime bosses, resulting in a bloody final showdown and a delightful twist ending.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 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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Attendees enjoyed classic dishes like pancit and lumpia alongside musical performances and traditional folk dances by legacy Filipino American cultural organizations from across the South Bay.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Witt enjoyed his time meeting the Sooners.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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After Silseth, though, the Angels’ relievers did a nice job and the hitters executed in the 10th to push home the winner.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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