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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Instead, there is a friendly and welcoming feeling that is apparent immediately upon entering.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
The result is a yard that looks more welcoming from the outside, and feels larger from the inside, according to Lenhart.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Choose your fixtures and pair with path lights for a warm and welcoming glow.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Custom invitations set the tone for a celebration that is thoughtful, welcoming, and perfectly suited to Arizona’s unique wedding scene.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The family eventually found a welcoming troop, formed of all kindergarteners like Pim entering the program for the first time at the earliest level, Daisies.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The performance will be a sensory-friendly and welcoming concert.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Currently led by Ellie Parker, along with owner Kim Owens, the environment here is warm and welcoming and the menu includes upscale comfort food.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The Seminoles hosted a welcoming ceremony two miles away.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
At least one is welcoming people of other faiths wishing to partake in iftar dinners, when Muslims break their daily fast.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Hiring top-notch competitors is no new fad for Goldman; the bank has been welcoming Olympains to its bankroll for decades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The Duke and Duchess of York lived there between 1926 and 1936, welcoming Elizabeth in 1926 and Margaret in 1930.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
About 80 miles east of downtown, the San Bernardino County mountain hamlet of Wrightwood and its largest employer, the Mountain High Resort, are welcoming a snow deluge and hoping this is their busiest weekend of the season.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Manasota Key property on Florida's Gulf Coast has been welcoming guests for more than six decades.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The colors are vibrant and really give my front door a cheerful, welcoming look.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Throughout the stay, everyone from the front desk to the restaurant staff was welcoming and thoughtful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Instead, there is a friendly and welcoming feeling that is apparent immediately upon entering.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
The result is a yard that looks more welcoming from the outside, and feels larger from the inside, according to Lenhart.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Choose your fixtures and pair with path lights for a warm and welcoming glow.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Custom invitations set the tone for a celebration that is thoughtful, welcoming, and perfectly suited to Arizona’s unique wedding scene.
—Craig Lebrau, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The family eventually found a welcoming troop, formed of all kindergarteners like Pim entering the program for the first time at the earliest level, Daisies.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
The performance will be a sensory-friendly and welcoming concert.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Currently led by Ellie Parker, along with owner Kim Owens, the environment here is warm and welcoming and the menu includes upscale comfort food.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
But an example had been set of welcoming extremism (extreme ideology, extreme tactics) for the sake of winning.
—Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
The Seminoles hosted a welcoming ceremony two miles away.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
At least one is welcoming people of other faiths wishing to partake in iftar dinners, when Muslims break their daily fast.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Hiring top-notch competitors is no new fad for Goldman; the bank has been welcoming Olympains to its bankroll for decades.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
The Duke and Duchess of York lived there between 1926 and 1936, welcoming Elizabeth in 1926 and Margaret in 1930.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
About 80 miles east of downtown, the San Bernardino County mountain hamlet of Wrightwood and its largest employer, the Mountain High Resort, are welcoming a snow deluge and hoping this is their busiest weekend of the season.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Manasota Key property on Florida's Gulf Coast has been welcoming guests for more than six decades.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
The colors are vibrant and really give my front door a cheerful, welcoming look.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Adjective
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There’s something so pleasing about smooth, streak-free floors—and the good news is, achieving them doesn’t have to take over your schedule.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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This sometimes leads to people-pleasing tendencies in order to win others' approval.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mercury, the messenger, is embracing beauteous Venus in your 10th House of Drive.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Thank you for embracing our roots.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Easy but exciting paths that felt like true tree lines to them.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though just touring the building would have been exciting enough, on Saturday night Studio One — Abbey Road’s biggest space, typically used for recording film soundtracks — was transformed into a dance hall.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When a friend-of-a-friend says hello, don’t shy away from greeting them with equal warmth.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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Linda is greeting a weary Willy, home after a long night of driving up the Eastern Seaboard, because his boss will not give him an office job that would take him off the road.—
Soraya Nadia McDonald,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The leftovers are their own pleasurable reward.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
17 Feb. 2026
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What Skiing for Her Looks Like Now My own skiing needs to be pleasant and fun and pleasurable.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Winners will serve as island custodians, agreeing to basic stewardship responsibilities while enjoying peace, nature, and nearby local communities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Working parents may not be able to carve out the time needed for things like unstructured play or simply enjoying downtime with their kids.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Strickland architects references the history of the site throughout the hotel’s design, using elemental materials like earth, water, stone, wood, and copper to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today your thoughts are warm, friendly and generous.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was choreographed dancing, a DJ, and mounted posters of Flemister where people could write loving words in colorful markers.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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