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
Reuters, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Others in that community have welcomed his involvement.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 May 2025
The more sedate day was welcome news for the battered entertainment sector, which began the week in the eye of the latest storm from Washington.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The bumpy welcome was reflective of Mr. Bessent’s first few months in what might be the most difficult job in Washington.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Some users complained about waiting longer while others welcomed the additional polish.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
Others in that community have welcomed his involvement.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The likes of KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Chiwetel Ejiofor also return for round two, with the welcome addition of Uma Thurman and Henry Golding.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 7 May 2025
The more sedate day was welcome news for the battered entertainment sector, which began the week in the eye of the latest storm from Washington.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 May 2025
Noun
Opt-in to several other promotions on BetMGM after using this welcome offer, including the Sunday Splash Jackpot.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The bumpy welcome was reflective of Mr. Bessent’s first few months in what might be the most difficult job in Washington.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Ellie is closer than ever to finding Abby, closer than ever to avenging Joel’s death, closer than ever to embracing the dark turn her love for him has taken.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Differentiating, the final pillar, is about embracing what makes humans unique.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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If busier weekends someday mean parking an extra block away, that will be a pleasant problem to solve.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Trump also returned a salute given to him by the kingdom's military officials.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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This year's festival opened with a three-film salute to Ukraine, and the premiere of Amélie Bonnin's French romance Leave One Day.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
13 May 2025
Verb
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During his remarks from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on Thursday, Leo spoke briefly in Spanish and greeted the Diocese of Chiclayo in Peru specifically.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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They will be greeted by Charles and his wife Queen Camilla after the service, before senior royals also lay flowers at a memorial nearby.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Read Next Real Estate News See delightful Fair Oaks estate built in 1901 along American River.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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Delight by Default Aim for pleasant surprises—fewer steps, quicker approvals, delightful interactions and unexpected efficiency.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Each email would contain the same body text, but the salutation would be customized with the recipient’s name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Guests can enjoy performances by DJ Quicksilva, DJ Flow, DJ P Drama, DJ Supream, and The Bearded Drummer while taking in the races from a luxury vantage point.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Their main goal was to put together people that were kind, and enjoyed working together, and no drama.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The Half Dome comes with a footprint, which is a rarity these days, and nice to have.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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However, a very nice man let us in, much to the chagrin of a lady who did not want to let us in.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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