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
Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025
The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson as Director of Communications.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Many have been at the helm for 20-plus years and an acquisition from a big player like Volo can mean a welcome payday.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 30 May 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In the past year, however, the industry has become less eager to extend a warm welcome to those implicated in abuse trials, and that has started on the festival trail.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
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Verb
The pair then welcomed daughter Arcadia in February 2024.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025
The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson as Director of Communications.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
As for footwear: Spanish weddings tend to be quite formal, so heels are welcome (and often expected).
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Many have been at the helm for 20-plus years and an acquisition from a big player like Volo can mean a welcome payday.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 30 May 2025
Noun
The red-hot young star of The History of Sound received a warm welcome from the festival audience for the world premiere of Oliver Hermanus‘ new film, in competition, in Cannes on Wednesday night.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In the past year, however, the industry has become less eager to extend a warm welcome to those implicated in abuse trials, and that has started on the festival trail.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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The New York progressive has embraced the Democratic socialist label, despite pushback from within her own party.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Although the world has embraced contactless payments, some markets still use cash.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Not to mention illuminating performances in salute to lifetime achievement queens Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige in 2006 and 2019.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The album cover pictured a white and a Black man’s arm, seamlessly connected at the bicep, holding up three-finger salutes.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
5 June 2025
Verb
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At the site we were greeted by Laura and her husband Pier Franco and their daughter Chiara.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Garber was greeted by a long, standing ovation at Harvard on Thursday, reflective of broad appreciation of his stand against the Trump administration.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Reyes was a nice spring training story, but the Yankees were fooled by meaningless February and March stats.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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