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as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
The latest: Gavin Sheets, a 28-year-old outfielder/first baseman who has agreed to a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league camp, the Union-Tribune confirmed.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Thatched-roof casitas set directly on the sand feel like an instant invitation to unwind.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Ex-Bridesmaid Accused Of Ruining Friend's Wedding Over Dress Drama Slammed
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A woman who had been dropped from her friendship group was shocked to receive a wedding invitation from one of the friends who failed to defend her.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
But Nolan didn’t want to talk about it, and blew off Thomas’ invitation to hang out in favor of returning to the office.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Thatched-roof casitas set directly on the sand feel like an instant invitation to unwind.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Ex-Bridesmaid Accused Of Ruining Friend's Wedding Over Dress Drama Slammed
By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
0
A woman who had been dropped from her friendship group was shocked to receive a wedding invitation from one of the friends who failed to defend her.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
But Nolan didn’t want to talk about it, and blew off Thomas’ invitation to hang out in favor of returning to the office.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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Other place-winners for the Panthers at the invite came from Holbrook (3rd, 215), eighth grader Braden Bresnahan (4th, 114), sophomore Mason Breeggemann (5th, 139) and Dvorak (6th, 160).—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Academy Awards is, of course, the ne plus ultra of Hollywood tickets, a show so drenched in glitter and glamour that, famously, even the famous sometimes don’t get an invite.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Throughout this period, my pets were and still are my greatest source of encouragement.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The comments on Moore's birthday post for Tallulah were full of encouragement and compliments for Demi and Bruce.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Trump has also moved to end a $7,500 federal tax credit for new EV purchases, an incentive for which Tesla buyers were the top beneficiaries.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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The consumption slump, worsened by weak consumer and business confidence and the near collapse of the property sector, has prompted Beijing to loosen its monetary policy and pursue various forms of stimulus, including pay increases in for civil servants and tax incentives for property purchases.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Before leaving for Tokyo, Jacobs spoke with WWD about his return to Japan and the impetus behind doing an exclusive partnership in Japan with Isetan.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The big impetus behind Pakistan was to present a more complete picture of Pakistani cuisine.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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The actress, who stars in the movie as the head of security to the president, chose a velvet look for the occasion.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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The rest of the weekend was spent reminiscing with family, including Hannah's aunts who had also traveled in for the occasion.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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