as in to embrace
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 pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a welcome chance to rest after a long journey
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcome
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Every Saturday and Sunday during the summer, rival parishes field teams on local pitches, and families turn out for whole-day affairs, welcoming visitors to join the fun.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Your questions and comments, as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome here.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave the Israeli leader a welcome with full military honors in Budapest's Castle District.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
New employees quickly pick up on what kinds of questions get welcomed and which ones make things uncomfortable.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Every Saturday and Sunday during the summer, rival parishes field teams on local pitches, and families turn out for whole-day affairs, welcoming visitors to join the fun.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There's almost no occasion where a classic hummingbird cake isn't welcome.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Your questions and comments, as well as gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome here.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
After gathering this information, design a one-page welcome document that clearly outlines: my working hours, response time expectations, preferred communication channels, meeting protocols, feedback process, and any other relevant boundaries.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán gave the Israeli leader a welcome with full military honors in Budapest's Castle District.
—Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Motherhood changed everything – and Manal is embracing it.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While a majority of youth in Africa still retain an apparent preference for democracy to other forms of governance, a growing proportion would embrace nondemocratic governance under some circumstances, according to the 2024 African Youth Survey.—
Richard Aidoo,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Exploring ancient hot spots like Delphi, ancient Epidaurus, and Olympia on foot is much more pleasant in spring temperatures averaging from the 60s to the high 70s.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some images are pleasant, while others are painful and heart-wrenching to produce.—
The Pham,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lewis grew up in Matteson and graduated from Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields. 1 of 5 Funeral services for Lewis were held in November 2019 at New Faith Baptist Church International in Matteson which included full military honors, the playing of taps and a gun salute.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Elon's father also dispelled the claim that his son has intentionally made Nazi salutes, saying that Democrats like former President Barack Obama did the same thing.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The news was greeted with a powerful stock market rally.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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When Heupel was the first face to emerge from the buses, he was greeted with a raucous cheer as soon as his white sneakers touched the pavement.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As for that delightful scent McGuinness referenced?—
Victoria Moorhouse,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Each email would contain the same body text, but the salutation would be customized with the recipient’s name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Something as seemingly simple as including an emoji (or starting an email without a salutation) communicates information that will shape other people’s perspectives of your messages.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After spending the last two seasons together at the University of Minnesota, it’s been nice having each other to lean on — and to geek out with.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not easy to do, but nice to come through tonight.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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