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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
The couple welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and daughter Evelyn in 2014.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Camping is welcome and the music wafts through the air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 25-27 at the Goshen Fairgrounds at 116 Old Middle St. in Goshen.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Any welcome to the Panthers messages from teammates?
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Verb
Outgoing president Jacque Clermont said the organization distributed more than $550,000 in the last year through scholarships, grants and community giving and welcomed a record number of new members.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
The couple welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and daughter Evelyn in 2014.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
As much of Europe and Asia shut their doors to Americans in 2020, Mexico, which adopted few COVID-19 restrictions, was one of the few places where gringos were welcome.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
Camping is welcome and the music wafts through the air from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 25-27 at the Goshen Fairgrounds at 116 Old Middle St. in Goshen.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
Noun
Main show opens with a welcome from Emcee Kelly Sutton, remarks from Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Color Guard and National Anthem performed by Keesha Rainey, with fireworks bursts.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Any welcome to the Panthers messages from teammates?
—Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Though most teams have gone away with this practice in the modern era, New York appears to be embracing an old-school approach with Dart.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Jude Bellingham trotted over in his flip-flops in astonishment to congratulate Courtois before the two embraced, but no one was more pleased to see his goalkeeper come to the rescue than Alonso, who was asked what was going through his mind as Sabitzer’s effort headed towards goal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Musk came under fire himself in January after giving a straight-arm salute at a rally celebrating Trump’s inauguration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Once at Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla will formally welcome the couple at the Royal Dais, on Datchet Road, as a royal salute is fired in the Home Park in Windsor and at the Tower of London.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The royal couple greeted the Macrons at RAF Northolt, an airbase located in Greater London, upon their arrival in England around 11:00 a.m. local time.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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You’re greeted with a signature bar/restaurant space that really anchors that hard corner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The action is well-choreographed, and the on-stage performances are convincing replicas of real K-pop girl groups, but nothing in the film is as delightful as the way the animators contort the faces of the leads with some manga inspired faces and reactions.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
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What began with her apprehension about how the kitten would adapt quickly turned into a delightful surprise.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 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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Serving breakfast, an all-day menu, and dinner, everything can also be ordered directly to your room or enjoyed in the communal terrace dining space.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump will enjoy an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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