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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as in pleasing
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Recent Examples of welcoming
Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Use an assortment of orange pumpkins, gourds, and mums for a warm and welcoming porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This late 18th-century home has been transformed into a nine-room bed-and-breakfast, complete with elegant décor and welcoming hospitality.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Each evening showcases talented local musicians, providing them a platform to share their art and connect with the community in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The debut demonstrated how Wall Street is becoming more welcoming of bumper fintech listings.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich, November 26 If Kevin De Bruyne and to a lesser extent Trent Alexander-Arnold can expect a welcoming atmosphere on their return to the Etihad Stadium and Anfield, there is no such luxury in store for Harry Kane.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The prime Rockies location offers easy access to outdoor adventure, amazing alpine scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere while embodying a five-star ski environment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Part of the appeal of doing a residency in his native Puerto Rico has been welcoming fans from over the world to his island, including many from the United States who had never visited La Isla del Encanto.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
After welcoming two children together, the influencer announced in 2022 that they were getting divorced.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Her mother didn’t especially love to decorate, but Charlotte was inspired by her grandmother, who created a warm, welcoming home and made entertaining look easy.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
For all of them, welcoming guests with authentic hospitality and local food and drink is the key.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And when the sun sets, the prairie’s endless horizon really shines—welcoming bright, twinkling stars.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
That experience sparked my lifelong love of skateboarding and introduced me to the laid-back, welcoming vibe that OB is known for.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Hamas did not take responsibility for Monday’s shooting but issued a statement welcoming the attack.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
His gentle manner and welcoming smile will long remain a blessed image for all those who love liberty.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Use an assortment of orange pumpkins, gourds, and mums for a warm and welcoming porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This late 18th-century home has been transformed into a nine-room bed-and-breakfast, complete with elegant décor and welcoming hospitality.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Each evening showcases talented local musicians, providing them a platform to share their art and connect with the community in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The debut demonstrated how Wall Street is becoming more welcoming of bumper fintech listings.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich, November 26 If Kevin De Bruyne and to a lesser extent Trent Alexander-Arnold can expect a welcoming atmosphere on their return to the Etihad Stadium and Anfield, there is no such luxury in store for Harry Kane.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The prime Rockies location offers easy access to outdoor adventure, amazing alpine scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere while embodying a five-star ski environment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Her feelings have only intensified since welcoming their newborn.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Part of the appeal of doing a residency in his native Puerto Rico has been welcoming fans from over the world to his island, including many from the United States who had never visited La Isla del Encanto.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
After welcoming two children together, the influencer announced in 2022 that they were getting divorced.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Her mother didn’t especially love to decorate, but Charlotte was inspired by her grandmother, who created a warm, welcoming home and made entertaining look easy.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
For all of them, welcoming guests with authentic hospitality and local food and drink is the key.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
And when the sun sets, the prairie’s endless horizon really shines—welcoming bright, twinkling stars.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
That experience sparked my lifelong love of skateboarding and introduced me to the laid-back, welcoming vibe that OB is known for.
—Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Hamas did not take responsibility for Monday’s shooting but issued a statement welcoming the attack.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
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Begiristain is now spending time with his family in his home city of San Sebastian, embracing life out of the fast lane.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the many pleasing on-screen personalities who join Levy en route are Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer famed as one of the greatest batsmen in the game’s history, and Eric Nam, an American singer, songwriter and actor based in South Korea.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Current players like Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Joshua Williams, Mike Danna, Kareem Hunt, and Jack Cochrane also joined in on greeting the kids and volunteers.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Other exciting territory in The Grand Finale involved Mary’s changing relationship with the other Crawley women.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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That’s more exciting to me than last year, when James swept the fiction categories, with even the Pulitzer board overriding their fiction judges to award the big prize to Percival Everett’s novel.—
Maris Kreizman,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trumps otherwise basked in the royal limelight on Wednesday, visibly enjoying the pomp and ceremony, which included a royal gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor and guard of honor.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The league's punitive new CBA was designed to limit the richest teams from enjoying a significant cash flow advantage over its poorest clubs.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Heart the Lover is a campus novel that feels as pleasurable and nostalgic as The Secret History (without the murder).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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And so knowing that these pleasurable activities were used to basically link slave markets in Africa to slave ships lined off the coast, and that how, this pleasure also produced such misery for the people who endured the transatlantic slave trade.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While this is only slightly warmer than what is normal for mid-September for the Gulf Coast, this is 10 to 15 degrees warmer than what is normal for this time of the year for much of the Mississippi Valley -- including for parts of Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota and Minnesota.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Great Britain’s winning performance from Friday’s four races, held in bright sunshine and warm gusty breeze, earned driver Dylan Fletcher and his team their second victory of the season.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jamie was a loving son, husband and father.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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My friend Dexter Romweber died, who was a very kind, loving, and chaotic person with a ton going on and who ended up shaping me.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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