as in pleasing
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as in embracing
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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Recent Examples of welcoming
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The shop is colorful, nostalgic, and meant to feel welcoming.
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Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Casey said Bostonians have been incredibly welcoming.
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Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The conversation pivoted to changes happening behind the scenes as companies shift toward creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for women.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Bridging the gap and building connections between artists, producers, broadcasters and international partners will be on each of these top-level executives’ agenda for the following week, all hailing from the welcoming Canadian Pavillion in the heart of MIFA.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The menu is rarefied and refined, yet presented in an atmosphere that's welcoming and warm.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.
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Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
That sometimes death seems like the more welcoming option.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Kansas City will be welcoming the Oranje this week in preparation for the Netherlands versus Tunisia World Cup match on Thursday.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The city of Miami is welcoming Scotland's Tartan Army on Monday as part of their visit to South Florida for the FIFA Men's World Cup.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The key to welcoming gray into your space in 2026 is to opt for warm, layered tones that add depth and dimension.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, the coastal Georgia resort island has been welcoming guests since 1928.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Brady and Bundchen married in 2009, welcoming son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13.
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Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Jarrett told us without ambivalence that the OPC intends to be welcoming to Republicans and to those who disagreed, and continue to disagree, with Obama’s point of view.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
But James’ character, Sidney, was always welcoming of him.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Adjective
For many people, these neighbourhoods offer some of the most vibrant and welcoming experiences a city can provide.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The shop is colorful, nostalgic, and meant to feel welcoming.
—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Casey said Bostonians have been incredibly welcoming.
—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The conversation pivoted to changes happening behind the scenes as companies shift toward creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for women.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Bridging the gap and building connections between artists, producers, broadcasters and international partners will be on each of these top-level executives’ agenda for the following week, all hailing from the welcoming Canadian Pavillion in the heart of MIFA.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The menu is rarefied and refined, yet presented in an atmosphere that's welcoming and warm.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Canadians live up to their gracious, welcoming reputation, and their desire to make your visit special turns this stunning drive into a lifelong memory.
—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
That sometimes death seems like the more welcoming option.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Verb
The royal heir, 24, took on her first independent diplomatic role over the weekend, officially welcoming Emperor Nahurito and Empress Masako of Japan to Belgium ahead of their state visit to the country.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Kansas City will be welcoming the Oranje this week in preparation for the Netherlands versus Tunisia World Cup match on Thursday.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The city of Miami is welcoming Scotland's Tartan Army on Monday as part of their visit to South Florida for the FIFA Men's World Cup.
—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The key to welcoming gray into your space in 2026 is to opt for warm, layered tones that add depth and dimension.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Situated along the Atlantic Ocean, the coastal Georgia resort island has been welcoming guests since 1928.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Brady and Bundchen married in 2009, welcoming son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13.
—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Jarrett told us without ambivalence that the OPC intends to be welcoming to Republicans and to those who disagreed, and continue to disagree, with Obama’s point of view.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
But James’ character, Sidney, was always welcoming of him.
—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Adjective
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The Cowboys went with a more aesthetically pleasing tint on the windows, which does have a dramatic effect on the natural sun inside the stadium.
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However, the major downside is that the sprinkler might not be aesthetically pleasing and requires a steady water source, which can be difficult to provide during droughts.
Verb
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Well, Jalen Brunson grew up in Chicago, and New Yorkers have no trouble embracing him.
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Businesses across the city are embracing the tournament as well, vying for a piece of the roughly $17 million the city expects to haul in.
Adjective
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
Verb
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That energy continues after the show as Buteau and Peppermint make the rounds, greeting cast members as they exit backstage sans cat ear wigs and makeup.
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During a recent walk in her community, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Mayor Erica Deuso just couldn't resist greeting her four-legged constituents.
Adjective
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Stay for the kind of meal that makes Fisherman’s Wharf feel less like a tourist obligation and more like a practical, pleasurable dinner plan.
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Embossed business cards, account ledgers, bins of bolts at the hardware store—all are pleasurable physical artifacts that have been more or less outmoded by technology.
Verb
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
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After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
Adjective
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This tank top maxi dress is a warm-weather staple.
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El Niño isn't just moving warm water around randomly in the ocean.
Adjective
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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