as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The 22-year-old totaled 60 receptions for 786 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2024 season.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Past events include author readings and signings, student art receptions, birthday parties, photo shoots and even a wedding proposal.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Exacerbating the situation is the film’s tepid reception by critics with more negative reviews than positive ones.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The exhibition will open to the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, with a reception in the Edith Farnsworth House Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Past events include author readings and signings, student art receptions, birthday parties, photo shoots and even a wedding proposal.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Exacerbating the situation is the film’s tepid reception by critics with more negative reviews than positive ones.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The exhibition will open to the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, with a reception in the Edith Farnsworth House Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Starting in 1995, the military games is one of the largest multi-sporting events, second to the Olympic Games.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the Kirk podcast interview, Newsom broke with many in his party on the issue of transgender women in sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The parties banded together in the face of Trump’s designs on the territory.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Bridgerton-level bash complete with tiaras, ballgowns, military uniforms and sashes took a storybook turn when a guest left a single sparkling shoe reminiscent of Cinderella, which prompted courtiers to have some fun finding its owner.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fact Waltz had Goldberg’s number in his phone in the first place has also raised difficult questions for the national security adviser, particularly as Trump and others in the White House bash Goldberg as a partisan hack.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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