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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
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The smaller rink in Milan would be a welcoming place for the towering Nikita Zadorov.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
This was the most welcoming group of people.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Like Leo, Hicks has embraced a more welcoming and inclusive vision of Catholicism, in part inspired by the late Pope Francis, with a specific focus on social justice.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
In addressing the immediate needs, Lando wants to make the bureau a more welcoming place to attract and retain officers for the long term, fulfilling his vision for the future.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The greens at play in this piece are grounded and welcoming, the perfect segue into the rest of your very cozy, curated home.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
For some travelers, a welcoming feeling in a destination can make or break their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition, the commission said stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of creating a safe and balanced entertainment district that supports businesses while also remaining welcoming and livable.
—Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The Somali refugees who began coming to the Twin Cities in the early 1990s did so with the help of religious organizations and churches, especially Lutheran and Catholic parishes, that have a history of welcoming people fleeing war and famine.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Daily rituals like the evening wine reception (local pours are paired with elevated light bites) accentuate the former boarding house’s welcoming warmth.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ofland’s friendly staff are nature lovers at heart and hope to make the surrounding area accessible and welcoming for guests.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
After a hiatus lasting more than 20 years, the building was once again welcoming the public, complete with music, dancing and celebration on Saturday, the venue's opening day.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s a calm, welcoming atmosphere, shaped more by the people than the merchandise.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Presenting Abbott as a man of both faith and science sets a refreshing tone, welcoming everyone into the climate change battle and scientific discourse.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Families love the welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home, while friends gather to enjoy good food, happy hour specials or share a drink at the bar.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Volunteer ambassadors are also called upon to build relationships in their communities, represent Rebuilding Together in a positive, welcoming way and support outreach by attending events and sharing resources .
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
The smaller rink in Milan would be a welcoming place for the towering Nikita Zadorov.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
This was the most welcoming group of people.
—Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Like Leo, Hicks has embraced a more welcoming and inclusive vision of Catholicism, in part inspired by the late Pope Francis, with a specific focus on social justice.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
In addressing the immediate needs, Lando wants to make the bureau a more welcoming place to attract and retain officers for the long term, fulfilling his vision for the future.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The greens at play in this piece are grounded and welcoming, the perfect segue into the rest of your very cozy, curated home.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
For some travelers, a welcoming feeling in a destination can make or break their vacations.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In addition, the commission said stakeholders have consistently emphasized the importance of creating a safe and balanced entertainment district that supports businesses while also remaining welcoming and livable.
—Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Except this party didn’t seem to be welcoming visitors.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The Somali refugees who began coming to the Twin Cities in the early 1990s did so with the help of religious organizations and churches, especially Lutheran and Catholic parishes, that have a history of welcoming people fleeing war and famine.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Daily rituals like the evening wine reception (local pours are paired with elevated light bites) accentuate the former boarding house’s welcoming warmth.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ofland’s friendly staff are nature lovers at heart and hope to make the surrounding area accessible and welcoming for guests.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
After a hiatus lasting more than 20 years, the building was once again welcoming the public, complete with music, dancing and celebration on Saturday, the venue's opening day.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
There’s a calm, welcoming atmosphere, shaped more by the people than the merchandise.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Presenting Abbott as a man of both faith and science sets a refreshing tone, welcoming everyone into the climate change battle and scientific discourse.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Families love the welcoming atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home, while friends gather to enjoy good food, happy hour specials or share a drink at the bar.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Adjective
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McLemore lent the bass vocals that were a crucial anchor to the group’s immensely pleasing, sophisticated, radio-friendly harmonies which have been credited with expanding the sounds of 1960s pop, soul and R&B.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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The middle ground could be moving Powell for the type of Bucks-pleasing draft capital that Wiggins might not be able to fetch.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Global flavors are booming, too, with consumers embracing options like Korean barbecue, Thai curry and sriracha blends.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bianca Balti, after warmly embracing Chiara Ferragni, was equally excited.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My time belonged entirely to me, and the constant motion was both exciting and reassuring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Super Bowl commercial also drops at an exciting moment for the whiskey brand, which is announcing its first line extension, next week.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some waiting to leave, some greeting others.—
Chen Yuhong,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, the Princess revealed the news after greeting the company's mascot, a cocker spaniel named Barney.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Truly pleasurable interactive theatre requires a touch of panic, or, at least, of raw sensation.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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More than anything, Man on Wire is a deeply pleasurable watch, a process piece that captures a man totally in control of his talent and aware of his own strengths and limitations.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Raina and her clumber spaniel, Pancake, arrived in New York via indirect flights and had been enjoying taking in the city.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Before the attack, Williams had been enjoying all the joys of motherhood.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, on a warm fall afternoon, while playing hide-and-seek with other kids in her mother's yard, the petite 6-year-old girl wearing a sundress vanished.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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The team will drill through the ice and deploy instruments nearly 1,000 meters below the surface to measure how warm ocean water interacts with the glacier base.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At a time of widespread fear and distrust in the United States, Bad Bunny offered a loving and optimistic vision of the American experience during his halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie and her two siblings issued an emotional plea on Instagram for their mom's return, citing her spunk, her loving personality and her vulnerability.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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