as in embraces
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 salutes
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcomes
Dan Heching, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
From there, across two acts, the socialite welcomes audiences into her world.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The college welcomes anyone to attend its upcoming Pow Wow, but for non-Native attendees, remember to keep certain guidelines in mind to be a respectful observer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Picaud said the cathedral welcomes both believers and visitors, and hosts religious services throughout each day.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The Masters of Harmony welcomes men from all walks of life who enjoy singing at a high level.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
In the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas welcomes Sports Illustrated Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The removal men will be back for a third job, as The Office Movers welcomes Drake to the team.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
This cryptic tweet, in which Brown hinted to not being welcomes, was believed by fans to be aimed at Kevin Patullo, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.
—Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
On a good Sunday, the 1,000-square-foot sanctuary welcomes maybe 50 people for worship.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, the olive green shade welcomes fall into your space without being too seasonal.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
At Cracker Barrel, it's always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Visits feel more like warm welcomes than formal tours.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
The movie welcomes franchise newcomers Ernie Hudson, Conan O’Brien and Greta Lee as the voice of Lilypad, according to Pixar’s trailer description on YouTube.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
From there, across two acts, the socialite welcomes audiences into her world.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The college welcomes anyone to attend its upcoming Pow Wow, but for non-Native attendees, remember to keep certain guidelines in mind to be a respectful observer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Picaud said the cathedral welcomes both believers and visitors, and hosts religious services throughout each day.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The Masters of Harmony welcomes men from all walks of life who enjoy singing at a high level.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
In the latest episode of All In With Ashley, host Ashley Haas welcomes Sports Illustrated Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
The removal men will be back for a third job, as The Office Movers welcomes Drake to the team.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
This cryptic tweet, in which Brown hinted to not being welcomes, was believed by fans to be aimed at Kevin Patullo, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.
—Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
On a good Sunday, the 1,000-square-foot sanctuary welcomes maybe 50 people for worship.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, the olive green shade welcomes fall into your space without being too seasonal.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
At Cracker Barrel, it's always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Visits feel more like warm welcomes than formal tours.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcomes
Verb
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The Change Agent leads with resilience, embraces uncertainty and helps teams move confidently through transformation.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So much so that the official Carol Burnett Show YouTube channel has several 15-minute salutes of Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and others busting up and ruining the bit.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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The White House couple will be greeted by the British monarch and his wife, with royal gun salutes fired at the castle and at the Tower of London.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zohran Mamdani greets a bodega worker before a press conference on October 29, 2025 in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx borough in New York City.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sometimes even the most sophisticated and original of cinematic methods, and the bold ideas that go with them, risk becoming as routine and as comfortable as the praise that greets them.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The polite and sensible thing to do is learn basic greetings and phrases.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two whispered their greetings, then scooted over to the set’s faux-marble staircase for a photo.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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Use proper subject lines, professional salutations, and complete sentences.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Welcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcomes. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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