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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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Use our easy-to-follow ideas create a welcoming holiday atmosphere.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Since my previous visit, both the festival and the city have always been so welcoming to me.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Open to both beginners and experienced players, these classes offer a welcoming space to learn and grow.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Stop for a selfie with Nassau Daddy Peacock, a colorful statue that serves as the unofficial welcoming committee of Little Bahamas.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Numbering approximately 50-strong, these welcoming breweries attract families with kids and dogs, young tech professionals and retirees.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
But to be honest, everyone was so kind, so welcoming, so professional.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The symbolism of a Caucasian family welcoming a stranger — an immigrant who doesn’t look like them — to share their abode, forcefully counters how immigrants to our shores often are othered and ostracized.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The vast majority of adults over age 50 are welcoming the role of new technology, albeit with some hesitancy, according to a report from the AARP in 2024.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Millie Bobby Brown is opening up about mom life after welcoming her first child with husband Jake Bongiovi.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Coffee chains are moving on from fall and welcoming the winter season.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The couple married in 2014, welcoming their first child in 2015 and their second child in 2020.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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
Adjective
Drape one across your mantel to disguise your stocking hardware, or greet guests with a front door wreath that helps to create a welcoming entrance.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Use our easy-to-follow ideas create a welcoming holiday atmosphere.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Since my previous visit, both the festival and the city have always been so welcoming to me.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Open to both beginners and experienced players, these classes offer a welcoming space to learn and grow.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Stop for a selfie with Nassau Daddy Peacock, a colorful statue that serves as the unofficial welcoming committee of Little Bahamas.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Numbering approximately 50-strong, these welcoming breweries attract families with kids and dogs, young tech professionals and retirees.
—Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
But to be honest, everyone was so kind, so welcoming, so professional.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Lauren was really sweet and really welcoming, too.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The symbolism of a Caucasian family welcoming a stranger — an immigrant who doesn’t look like them — to share their abode, forcefully counters how immigrants to our shores often are othered and ostracized.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The vast majority of adults over age 50 are welcoming the role of new technology, albeit with some hesitancy, according to a report from the AARP in 2024.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Millie Bobby Brown is opening up about mom life after welcoming her first child with husband Jake Bongiovi.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Coffee chains are moving on from fall and welcoming the winter season.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
Halsey might be welcoming fans back to the badlands, but that doesn’t mean people are allowed to have bad manners at their shows.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
The couple married in 2014, welcoming their first child in 2015 and their second child in 2020.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
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This outline of Datini’s life and afterlife—an orphan with no children of his own becomes a benefactor of orphaned children—draws a pleasing circle.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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Morgan is embracing her new life as a businesswoman, running multiple ventures including her media company Togethxr and investment firm Trybe Ventures.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Shirley Valentine serves as an escape for those who envision a life more exciting, a fact to which Collins attributed its success.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Surveying the broader landscape of AI benchmarks, Mahdi said researchers and developers have many exciting avenues to explore.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trump hastened to meet Putin upon assuming office, greeting him in person in Alaska.—
Kim Lane Scheppele,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The incident took place on Tuesday when a man broke through a crowd of people greeting Sheinbaum in Mexico City and appeared to grope her, according to viral footage of the incident.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So everything about that, which was also what was so indelible and so pleasurable about that, was also what the big challenge was, encompassing all that.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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JetBlue has launched these in-flight additions to enhance their experience, making their time on board more personal and pleasurable this holiday season.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Austin Reaves is enjoying the best stretch of his NBA career, and Redick has seen contributions from a variety of players night after night.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lomax not only wrote the song but also stars in the commercial, which portrays him enjoying the Biggie Bag combo meal, a scene that turns into a lively celebration of music and food.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The National Weather Service recommends stocking essential items like non-perishable food, water and warm clothing for severe winter events.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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The lookalike duo flashed their identical warm smiles while attending the Mothers & Daughters 4 Choice event back in '94.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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And boy, do those practice dishes look delicious under Doyle’s loving lens.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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So loving so tender, so, so smart.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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