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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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The Musical, everyone has been extremely welcoming & supportive.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Portugal, once famous for its welcoming Golden Visa, overhauled the program in 2023.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Everyone has been so welcoming.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This is good to know because Black Americans are increasingly choosing to leave the United States and build their lives in countries that offer a cheaper cost of living, more opportunities for lifestyle upgrades, and to be in places that are more welcoming to people of color.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Plus, what’s more welcoming than cozying up to a spot that’s been set just for you?
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
There's so many ways in which that building is not welcoming which is the original spirit of the building.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
His priorities are retaining local business, attaining affordable housing, and sustainable economic environmental development to make Shawnee a welcoming community.
—Pj Green
october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to welcoming a new child, Annicka and Sean are in the process of moving next door to Micka, which will allow their two babies to grow up as neighbors and for Grace to be surrounded by plenty of aunts and uncles.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the 70-year-old is a dad of eight, welcoming a newborn son with his wife, Kayte Walsh.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
At the end of the interview, Goldberg stressed the importance of welcoming others onto the show who have different viewpoints, asking Hines to come back.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
After a nine-month closure for maintenance and restoration, the Wilmington & Western Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware, is once again welcoming passengers aboard.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Spot Ethereum ETFs have experienced significant inflows of around $13 billion, showcasing that traditional finance is welcoming ETH beyond Bitcoin.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Women professionals find a welcoming environment in Lee’s Summit, according to Frogge and Matt Baird, chamber president.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Vance, for example, last month implored people to report anyone welcoming Kirk’s death to their respective employers.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Its 80,000 residents welcome travelers with arms wide open and the area has all the things RV travelers need for a successful trip—from wide roads and easy parking to good food and welcoming campgrounds.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The Musical, everyone has been extremely welcoming & supportive.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Portugal, once famous for its welcoming Golden Visa, overhauled the program in 2023.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Everyone has been so welcoming.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This is good to know because Black Americans are increasingly choosing to leave the United States and build their lives in countries that offer a cheaper cost of living, more opportunities for lifestyle upgrades, and to be in places that are more welcoming to people of color.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Plus, what’s more welcoming than cozying up to a spot that’s been set just for you?
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
There's so many ways in which that building is not welcoming which is the original spirit of the building.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
His priorities are retaining local business, attaining affordable housing, and sustainable economic environmental development to make Shawnee a welcoming community.
—Pj Green
october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
The couple married in 2014, welcoming their first child in 2015 and their second child in 2020.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to welcoming a new child, Annicka and Sean are in the process of moving next door to Micka, which will allow their two babies to grow up as neighbors and for Grace to be surrounded by plenty of aunts and uncles.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Now the 70-year-old is a dad of eight, welcoming a newborn son with his wife, Kayte Walsh.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
At the end of the interview, Goldberg stressed the importance of welcoming others onto the show who have different viewpoints, asking Hines to come back.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
After a nine-month closure for maintenance and restoration, the Wilmington & Western Railroad in Wilmington, Delaware, is once again welcoming passengers aboard.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
Spot Ethereum ETFs have experienced significant inflows of around $13 billion, showcasing that traditional finance is welcoming ETH beyond Bitcoin.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Women professionals find a welcoming environment in Lee’s Summit, according to Frogge and Matt Baird, chamber president.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Vance, for example, last month implored people to report anyone welcoming Kirk’s death to their respective employers.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Adjective
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Plus, the tree’s natural shape is more pleasing to the winter garden, whereas chopping it down to stumps can be an eyesore in the landscape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Geopolitical and climate risks are prompting a surge in aesthetically pleasing emergency preparedness gear.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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ProSieben wasn’t the only European media giant embracing change this week, as Tatxo Benet exited his CEO and chairman role at Spanish production giant Mediapro after 25 years.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hurricane season, monsoons, and extreme heat can all impact your trip, and while some holidays add an exciting dose of flavor, others may shut down key attractions or restaurants.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chalotra still excels at giving Yennefer a desperate rage that makes her sorceress scenes visceral and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ballerini is also seen greeting fellow singer Kenny Chesney in another image from the slideshow.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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If the host has to stop greeting guests or preparing food, rethink the gesture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Have conversations around non-penetrative, pleasurable activities, including body movement and dancing.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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Such pleasurable pains, at their most chronic, or their most carnal, can keep Lang occupied for the length of a stanza.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The future of vehicles is a world where car buyers can purchase a vehicle once and reap the benefits of its intuitive design throughout its lifecycle, enjoying new features and upgrades without having to pay an additional cost.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Along with other royals, like King Constantine of Greece and their families, Juan Carlos and Diana were frequently photographed enjoying the sun on his royal yacht, Fortuna, and basking in the Spanish summer.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Nulu fabric is buttery-soft, sweat-wicking, and warm without overheating.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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First, warm soil temperatures combined with moderate air temperatures in early autumn create ideal grass seed germination conditions.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So loving so tender, so, so smart.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pictured with a loving 2D sense of verdant forest habitat and targeting 2-6s, a little frog and her friends live wild adventures around their forest, where music and friendship turn each day into discovery, learning and fun, says the synopsis.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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