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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Every student, regardless of their background or personal characteristics, must feel safe and welcome in our public schools and should graduate able to read a book, do math, and get a job.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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
And the most decadent choice of all, wildly popular among women, mothers, and daughters, but welcome to all, is Hotel Bennett’s Afternoon Tea (weekends, by reservation) in the unapologetically pink, champagne-rich Camellias Bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Every student, regardless of their background or personal characteristics, must feel safe and welcome in our public schools and should graduate able to read a book, do math, and get a job.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 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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The report also emphasizes that as AI capabilities accelerate, retailers and real estate developers that delay embracing the technology risk widening a gap between consumer expectations and their ability to meet them.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Most Americans, including me, embrace the sentiment expressed on the Statue of Liberty that our nation is a light and refuge for those who seek freedom and opportunity.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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For a quieter and just as pleasant alternative, October through December offers comfy temperatures and a highly enjoyable local’s vibe.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 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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Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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One thing that makes Vim comfortable for me is the combination of Vim-Airline and Promptline, which together provide a nice status bar that helps highlight some useful info as one is editing a file.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Right now, trends favor nice and pleasant weather Mother's Day morning into mid-afternoon with the chance of rain increasing toward the dinner hour and beyond.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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