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
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Algerian immigrants and citizens have been welcomed here.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The presence of any Cape Verde player in Kansas City on July 11 would be a welcome surprise for soccer fans.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Jennie Yabroff,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Esther’s initial welcome in Ghana was harsh.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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Verb
However, not all the changes in Japanese tourism will necessarily be welcomed by visitors.
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Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Algerian immigrants and citizens have been welcomed here.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Adjective
That would be welcome given the league has promised a lot is entering its second year of an 11-year $76 billion media rights deal with NBCUniversal, Amazon Prime Video and Disney/ESPN.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The presence of any Cape Verde player in Kansas City on July 11 would be a welcome surprise for soccer fans.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Noun
The Statue of Liberty, multiple films This unmistakable statue has been a symbol of welcome to immigrants entering New York’s harbor since it was given to the United States by France in 1886.
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Jennie Yabroff,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Esther’s initial welcome in Ghana was harsh.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
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Rather than embrace the revolution, many residents openly opposed it.
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For his part, Prince William has embraced the technology, urging big tech companies to leverage tools to help prevent homelessness.
Adjective
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Bartlett’s posture is ramrod straight, his voice a pleasant, precise British lilt that’s nothing like his natural Australian accent.
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Dogs are welcome, and the shaded setting is a pleasant place to linger.
Noun
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The recreational use of bigger display fireworks, such as salutes that contain two grains – 130 milligrams – of explosive materials and professional-grade aerial shells with more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions isn't allowed.
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Roberts greets groups of guests and celebrities with enthusiasm, engages them in conversation and poses for pictures.
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Lopez greeted Svanson with an RBI single to right.
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Perhaps because of this aesthetic of illusions, the earnest state pride evident in some of the pavilions turns out to feel especially delightful.
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Her nuanced portrayal gives the girl many layers, including a delightful determination.
Noun
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Getting on your mat — at a CorePower outpost near you or from the comforts of home sweet home — and flowing through those sun salutations has never been more rewarding.
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Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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Away from basketball, the two players enjoy plenty of interests.
Adjective
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Neither side has been shy of attacking, which has been a nice change of pace compared with the first couple of knockout stage matches.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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