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
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Friendly Confines had not been a very welcoming hitter environment for Kyle Tucker lately.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Bainton said the sport is easy to learn, welcoming and inherently social, since it’s usually played in doubles.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Its revitalized downtown is walkable and welcoming, filled with restaurants, local boutiques, and cozy cafes.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The scene that greeted him in the lobby, however, was far less welcoming.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Renowned psychologists Amy Edmonson and Brene Brown, whose work emphasizes the importance of psychological safety and vulnerability, respectively, encourage leaders to create welcoming environments that foster a culture of learning from mistakes and also embracing self-compassion along the way.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Open, airy spaces and abundant natural light make the pad feel bright and welcoming, providing just the right amount of Southern charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The patients usually tell about the warm and welcoming environment in the clinic, luxury hotel partnerships, and English-speaking coordinators for patient care.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Guests can connect with designers, models, artists, and industry professionals in an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Adopters often follow the '333 rule' when welcoming a new dog into their home.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, both districts served as welcoming destinations for white families eager to leave LRSD while also resisting adoption of any substantive desegregation methods of their own.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Lupillo was the sales manager at Cintas Acuario, while Jenni handled welcoming songwriters and registering songs for our publishing company.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
On weekends, the otherwise tranquil hotel usually transforms into the backdrop for lively day parties, where a festive, welcoming crowd gathers for DJ sets.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Millie Sky/Gold Runner Rug Create a welcoming entryway or cozy up your kitchen with this runner rug.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Lauren and Thomas married in 2012, welcoming their oldest daughter, Willa Gray, now 9, into their world via adoption in 2017.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Morrison and her team work in a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary, infusing each with natural materials, such as warm wood and elegant stone, which add to the warm and welcoming feel.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
The Friendly Confines had not been a very welcoming hitter environment for Kyle Tucker lately.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Bainton said the sport is easy to learn, welcoming and inherently social, since it’s usually played in doubles.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Its revitalized downtown is walkable and welcoming, filled with restaurants, local boutiques, and cozy cafes.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The scene that greeted him in the lobby, however, was far less welcoming.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Renowned psychologists Amy Edmonson and Brene Brown, whose work emphasizes the importance of psychological safety and vulnerability, respectively, encourage leaders to create welcoming environments that foster a culture of learning from mistakes and also embracing self-compassion along the way.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Open, airy spaces and abundant natural light make the pad feel bright and welcoming, providing just the right amount of Southern charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The patients usually tell about the warm and welcoming environment in the clinic, luxury hotel partnerships, and English-speaking coordinators for patient care.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
During an appearance on Today With Jenna & Friends, Cummings, 43, candidly joked about her experience with postpartum depression after welcoming her son Henry back in December 2023, sharing that her struggles even inspired the name of her ongoing Big Baby tour.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Guests can connect with designers, models, artists, and industry professionals in an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
Adopters often follow the '333 rule' when welcoming a new dog into their home.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, both districts served as welcoming destinations for white families eager to leave LRSD while also resisting adoption of any substantive desegregation methods of their own.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
Lupillo was the sales manager at Cintas Acuario, while Jenni handled welcoming songwriters and registering songs for our publishing company.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
On weekends, the otherwise tranquil hotel usually transforms into the backdrop for lively day parties, where a festive, welcoming crowd gathers for DJ sets.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
Millie Sky/Gold Runner Rug Create a welcoming entryway or cozy up your kitchen with this runner rug.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Lauren and Thomas married in 2012, welcoming their oldest daughter, Willa Gray, now 9, into their world via adoption in 2017.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
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Now, Julie is opening up about embracing her natural brunette hair in prison and her post-release shift back to blonde.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Officially out nationwide, the film directed by Rachael Holder is an aesthetically pleasing dreamscape.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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People-pleasing turns into resentments.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The video shows star players like Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner greeting Baby Stella, who was prepared for the excitement with a Sharpie and her helmet as a blank canvas for players to sign their autographs.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This neighborhood was created with kids in mind with bright colors, a giant flamingo greeting them, and the Splashaway Bay play area and carousel in the middle.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Season three finds former British spy Sylvia Fox, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, mentally and physically recovered from her abduction at the end Season 2 and back to enjoying her life in Italy.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Learning is pleasurable for me.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Forget the crowds of other Rocky Mountain destinations—Durango gives visitors a warm Colorado welcome, and then some.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall and winter are ideal for testing the soil in flower and vegetable gardens, as well as warm-season turfgrass lawns.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His banter with deadpan Principal Woodman (John Sylvester White) and his loving, eye-rolling wife Julie (Marcia Strassman) brought the series full circle, blending schoolyard shenanigans with heartfelt adult comedy.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jaiden is a sweet, loving, and happy young person whose smile can light up any room!—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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