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
Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 8 Mar. 2025
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chose a cause close to their hearts for their first public event since welcoming their second daughter.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Given the turbulence of recent weeks, analysts said, any positive job tidings are welcome news.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In a previous post, Shakira had thanked her Peruvian fans for a warm welcome to the country alongside a series of photos showing the singer greeting crowds of well wishers.
—Gerardo Lemos, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This means welcoming back previous activists and participants, but also breathing life into the cause with new voices.
—Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 8 Mar. 2025
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi chose a cause close to their hearts for their first public event since welcoming their second daughter.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Starlink is welcome to operate in [South Africa] provided there's compliance with local laws.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Given the turbulence of recent weeks, analysts said, any positive job tidings are welcome news.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
But viewers had to wait until the show's climactic final moments to hear which character delivers that official welcome — the grand dame of The Real Housewives of Potomac herself, Karen Huger.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In a previous post, Shakira had thanked her Peruvian fans for a warm welcome to the country alongside a series of photos showing the singer greeting crowds of well wishers.
—Gerardo Lemos, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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As a new generation sloughed off the integrationist dreams of their Civil Rights forbears in favor of the Black Power Movement’s call for self-determination, Baraka renegotiated his position as a white literary darling and embraced a racial pride reinforced by righteous anger.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, while the U.S. is not the first nation to wholeheartedly embrace bitcoin and other on-chain assets at the policy level, the reality is that the actions taken are being watched and analyzed across the globe.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This driver encompasses the literal reasons for scented products—think masking unpleasant odors, creating a pleasant scent for your home, and making up for a lack of fresh air.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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My experience with the Phone 3a Pro has been mostly pleasant.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the whole idea of having the presenter salute each actor should have been scrapped across the board!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Musk's actions since President Donald Trump's second inauguration have prompted protests against Tesla in some quarters, including a case in Germany in which protesters projected Musk making his controversial gesture that many accused of being a Nazi salute.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Upon entering the beautiful little hôtel particulier, guests were greeted by a striking cherry-red carpet covering the charming cobblestone, welcoming fashion’s elite into a series of rooms showcasing the brand’s new collection.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Everyone who stepped off the elevator was greeted by dozens of gawking, disappointed onlookers hoping to get the first glimpse of the woman of the hour.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, the anime is a throwback to the days where Goku used to channel Jackie Chan, using plates and chairs to fight opponents larger than himself with delightful yet stunning action animation.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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And Then, There’s Power Shot As delightful as the drive experience is, there is one more feature the driver will find delightful: Power Shot.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sun Salutations The sun salutations are a group of poses focused on moving the body.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2024
Verb
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While the show ran long this year, IndieWire’s review greatly enjoyed this year’s sincere and silly show as hosted by O’Brien in his first (and hopefully not final) stint.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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The best work-from-home companies also enjoy: Better productivity and focus: The work environment plays a significant role in productivity and focus.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The ability to use either an AA or AAA battery is a nice touch, giving you options for weight and battery life.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Boomers’ American Dream of working hard will provide for a nice house with a white picket fence, new cars, a family, financial security, and pensions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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