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
Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Everyone there was so warm, welcoming and eager to share their passion for watches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Trump has said Democratic governors and mayors should be as welcoming as their Republican counterparts.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
The Turkish people were very welcoming.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Debris piles have replaced pews; the welcoming church has closed its doors; and the churchgoers’ mounting grief has swelled.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Joking aside, all three stars say Doc is a supportive and welcoming place to work.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Davis and his husband, Davie, poured their heart into creating a space that was warm, welcoming and teeming with vintage wares.
—Laura Hackett, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Prime Fish Cellar closed its Providence Park shop for renovations over the summer but hopes to begin welcoming guests again by late October or early November, general manager Kendra Kong told CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Until very recently, people who have been pregnant or given birth kept the experience to themselves; a sense of secrecy or even shame pervaded the realities of welcoming a child.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling to fill your home with welcoming fall finds starting at $7 on Amazon.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether there’s an event to celebrate, your birthday or someone else’s, or a milestone that’s been hit, get bold about welcoming others into your moments of joy!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Team, Please join me in welcoming Peter Friedlander, who joins Amazon MGM Studios as our new head of global TV.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Meester’s character Abby, is shown welcoming Noah and Joanne at a party.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
In June 2024, Culpeper Battlefields State Park became Virginia’s 43rd state park, welcoming visitors with a mix of natural beauty and rich history.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
At its core is the belief that whisky can be both deeply serious and widely welcoming, an art form as much as a spirit.
—Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Everyone there was so warm, welcoming and eager to share their passion for watches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Trump has said Democratic governors and mayors should be as welcoming as their Republican counterparts.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
The Turkish people were very welcoming.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The flagship offers an expansive collection of wallcoverings, rugs, furniture, and more, and aims to capture the welcoming, gracious environment the brand is known for while signaling its evolution.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025
Debris piles have replaced pews; the welcoming church has closed its doors; and the churchgoers’ mounting grief has swelled.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Joking aside, all three stars say Doc is a supportive and welcoming place to work.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Davis and his husband, Davie, poured their heart into creating a space that was warm, welcoming and teeming with vintage wares.
—Laura Hackett, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Prime Fish Cellar closed its Providence Park shop for renovations over the summer but hopes to begin welcoming guests again by late October or early November, general manager Kendra Kong told CharlotteFive.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Until very recently, people who have been pregnant or given birth kept the experience to themselves; a sense of secrecy or even shame pervaded the realities of welcoming a child.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Keep scrolling to fill your home with welcoming fall finds starting at $7 on Amazon.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Whether there’s an event to celebrate, your birthday or someone else’s, or a milestone that’s been hit, get bold about welcoming others into your moments of joy!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Team, Please join me in welcoming Peter Friedlander, who joins Amazon MGM Studios as our new head of global TV.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Meester’s character Abby, is shown welcoming Noah and Joanne at a party.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
In June 2024, Culpeper Battlefields State Park became Virginia’s 43rd state park, welcoming visitors with a mix of natural beauty and rich history.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Verb
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Similarly, Luca Stefano used a mohair fabric with a dark-mustardy finish for his LS35A sofa, embracing the earthier side of metallics.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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These travelers are embracing extreme day trips.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The picture looks pleasing in a dim room and holds shadow detail in darker scenes, so movies don’t turn into mush.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The crowd-pleasing display was reportedly part of a high-profile collaboration between Tesla, Disney and Elon Musk’s xAI platform, designed to blur the line between Hollywood spectacle and cutting-edge robotics.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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James pointed out that Tindall pulled George into a hug and kissed him on the head while the prince and his siblings were greeting well-wishers.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Oct. 2025
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Alicia Keys steps out in a bright red pantsuit while greeting fans outside her Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their stories capture the creativity, resilience, and ambition that are making Arizona one of the most exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The epic-length adaptation of the seminal Mary Shelley novel premiered at Venice Film Festival before enjoying surprise screenings at Telluride Film Festival and another red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the photo, the twins could be seen enjoying vanilla ice cream cones at a carnival.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Smoking is a relatively inexpensive habit that provides instant gratification and which its practitioners find pleasurable.—
Robert M. Ehrenreich,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
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Prabal Gurung also showed a confident hand with a confection of a collection made even more pleasurable shown in the peaceful spiritual venue of Saint Bartholomew’s church.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Best Things to See and Do One of the highlights of the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway is its access to hiking trails, so make sure to bring decent walking or hiking shoes and a warm layer or two.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, Gibson rehomed his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe, loving homes.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Tyler is being remembered as a loving brother, uncle and son.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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