How to Use homecoming in a Sentence

homecoming

noun
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  • A large crowd gathered at the airport for the soldiers' homecoming.
  • Casey Renn got to ask a date to a homecoming dance for the first time in his life.
    — Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2023
  • But the homecoming is about a game, not fun and games for Hurts.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The road trip is a homecoming, of sorts, for three members of the U of L team.
    — The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Hip-hop is more of a homecoming for you, back to your roots.
    — Jordan A. Rothacker, Spin, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Hearts melt as the solider's homecoming brings a close to the story — and this list.
    — Amanda Horowitz Usatoday, The Enquirer, 1 July 2022
  • The job transfer was a San Diego homecoming for Coryell.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The evening, Biggers added, felt like a homecoming in more ways than one.
    — Michelle Groskopf, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2022
  • And it's been a homecoming of sorts for the Green family.
    — Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The tweet showed the two teenagers dressed up in formal wear and headed to a high school homecoming event.
    — Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 23 July 2022
  • Jones' signing with the Cowboys is a bit of a homecoming for the running back.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2023
  • For Reyes, 22, the move to Mexico was a homecoming of sorts.
    — Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2023
  • For Butler, the new job will be something of a homecoming.
    — Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2023
  • The Browns running game was rolling in Nick Chubb’s homecoming game.
    — Marla Ridenour, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2022
  • To the delight of its homecoming crowd, Chardon took down the Wildcats by a score of 31-14 on Friday.
    — Joe Magill, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The film premiering in Berlin is a homecoming for Krieps.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Feb. 2023
  • She’s held homecoming events in both locations in the last two weeks.
    — USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • That was on full display at Saturday’s homecoming game, the first time the Cubs had held the event in five years.
    — Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Watch the video to see a toddler unbox his dad in a surprise homecoming.
    — USA TODAY, 25 May 2023
  • But there’s a back-to-school carnival and a homecoming dance so don’t forget to have fun!
    — Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • These easy bars are great for tailgates, fall homecoming, or drop-in guests.
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The next homecoming dance, prom or Friday night football game with friends will be her first.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The homecoming felt so different from the one Edell had imagined.
    — Jamie Landers, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The makings are attached to a backing and hung proudly around the neck for homecoming events.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Lukas and Jeremy are seniors in high school who are both battling for the crown of homecoming king.
    — Leah Campano, Seventeen, 24 June 2022
  • Megan Thee Stallion will return to the stage for the first time this year with a special homecoming show in Houston.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma views this week as a homecoming.
    — Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
  • To pass the time, my mom and I decided to pick up crocheting again, which turned out to be a homecoming for both of us.
    — Sofía Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2023
  • Of course, every HBCU could arguably apply this humorous moniker to its own homecoming.
    — Bridgette Bartlett Royall, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
  • There was no way a few measly audio malfunctions were going to spoil this Stevie Wonder homecoming party.
    — Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024

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