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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
Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
In fact, in 2017 a group of astronomers proposed a different planetary definition that would include Pluto—however, their definition would also include more than a dozen moons of the outer planets as well, which seems a bit too welcoming.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Officials said the effort is designed to encourage ridership, support local businesses and create a more welcoming environment.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026
An on-site coffee and craft beverage bar anchors the communal space, creating a welcoming hub where visitors and locals naturally collide.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Higher learning belongs to everyone, and CHILL at IPH aims to foster a welcoming space for curiosity and growth.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Every month, dozens show up for events designed to make faith feel welcoming, modern, and fun.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Students at Lee’s Summit R-7’s Summit Technology Academy (STA) tackled the challenge of building two user-friendly apps, each designed to create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for the international guests.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Transgender students often report that college can feel less welcoming to them.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
After Seth stepped away from his band NEEDTOBREATHE last year and Tori navigated a journey with infertility, the two are overjoyed to be welcoming another little one.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Spurs host Leeds United on Monday evening, before welcoming Everton on the final day of the campaign.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026
After he was drafted, Simpson, 23, received a message from Stafford’s wife, Kelly, welcoming him and offering assistance to him and his family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Prince William and Princess Kate stood in for King Charles III, welcoming thousands of guests to the lawns of the palace on May 8.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Fair Hills Resort, Detroit Lakes Become a member of the Fair Hills family at this welcoming resort near Detroit Lakes.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
This clock’s large light and cloth base give it a warm, welcoming look.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Today, guests arrive via much faster transportation — but the property’s welcoming atmosphere remains.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Adjective
The footage ends with the first passenger being greeted at the port by two officials - one offering hand sanitiser and the other a welcoming nod.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
In fact, in 2017 a group of astronomers proposed a different planetary definition that would include Pluto—however, their definition would also include more than a dozen moons of the outer planets as well, which seems a bit too welcoming.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Officials said the effort is designed to encourage ridership, support local businesses and create a more welcoming environment.
—City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026
An on-site coffee and craft beverage bar anchors the communal space, creating a welcoming hub where visitors and locals naturally collide.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Higher learning belongs to everyone, and CHILL at IPH aims to foster a welcoming space for curiosity and growth.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Every month, dozens show up for events designed to make faith feel welcoming, modern, and fun.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Students at Lee’s Summit R-7’s Summit Technology Academy (STA) tackled the challenge of building two user-friendly apps, each designed to create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for the international guests.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Transgender students often report that college can feel less welcoming to them.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Verb
Primo notes that finding their personas first in the welcoming theater world, before going to a ball, has its advantages.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
After Seth stepped away from his band NEEDTOBREATHE last year and Tori navigated a journey with infertility, the two are overjoyed to be welcoming another little one.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Spurs host Leeds United on Monday evening, before welcoming Everton on the final day of the campaign.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 May 2026
After he was drafted, Simpson, 23, received a message from Stafford’s wife, Kelly, welcoming him and offering assistance to him and his family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Prince William and Princess Kate stood in for King Charles III, welcoming thousands of guests to the lawns of the palace on May 8.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026
Fair Hills Resort, Detroit Lakes Become a member of the Fair Hills family at this welcoming resort near Detroit Lakes.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
This clock’s large light and cloth base give it a warm, welcoming look.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Today, guests arrive via much faster transportation — but the property’s welcoming atmosphere remains.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
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But perhaps the most pleasing display came from Myles Lewis-Skelly, starting his first game in midfield this season.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Because this thing looks like a beast – a sleek, futuristic and aesthetically pleasing beast, that is.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But of recent, Clooney has been embracing the rising temperatures with something a little leggier.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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After a few minutes, your eyes gradually adjust, and the performers, the maybe-lovers, come into view, flesh on the ground, writhing and making out and embracing.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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But that exciting crash sequence — from initial turbulence through to catastrophic Pacific Ocean landing — is where high-stakes action specialist Harlin is most firmly in his sweet spot.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends, networks and social circles can bring exciting connections now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a post shared to Instagram on April 28, 63-year-old Moore can be seen greeting fans to sign autographs in New York City.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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In Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto joined a May Day rally in the capital, Jakarta, greeting tens of thousands of people amid a tight police and military presence.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Using a wealth of archival footage, this deeply pleasurable documentary paints a dazzling portrait of Rossellini across the years leading up to his death in 1977, and is an ecstatic, cinephilic tribute to one of world cinema’s true titans.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Spoken words, brisk rhythms, and the pleasurable frictions of dissonance all remained frothy and intact.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In other snaps Hough shared, she was seen wearing several different swimsuits while enjoying some fun under the sun.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Krejczyk and Gagen, meanwhile, are enjoying a season that started rough but has gotten better.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Chris and Clare have written an incredibly funny and warm screenplay and Avgousta’s vision and experience promise to make this an enduring festive film.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Ly notes these are often warm, high-friction areas with dense apocrine glands.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Time veers at this bucolic Albanian restaurant, Ramiz Kukaj’s loving recreation of the old country.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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