as in pleasing
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as in embracing
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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Recent Examples of welcoming
Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Dev set the tray on the coffee table and took a seat, welcoming the noise.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Because of the strong community this created, and other factors such as the cities’ healthy economies and generally welcoming atmosphere, many Hmong families who had initially settled in other parts of the country also moved to the area.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Jan. 2025
Thomann had been vacationing in Greece with her partner Elliott Finn ahead of welcoming her first child, SF Gate reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ciara isn't against expanding their family, but needs a little time after welcoming their youngest child Amora in December 2023.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In 2024, Justin and Hailey expanded their family, welcoming their first child together, son Jack Blues.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Rather than resisting regulation, many leaders are actively welcoming it as a way to reduce uncertainty and foster safer AI adoption.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Other arts venues and organizations are also welcoming new audiences and nurturing new partnerships across the city and beyond.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Dev set the tray on the coffee table and took a seat, welcoming the noise.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Because of the strong community this created, and other factors such as the cities’ healthy economies and generally welcoming atmosphere, many Hmong families who had initially settled in other parts of the country also moved to the area.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Jan. 2025
Thomann had been vacationing in Greece with her partner Elliott Finn ahead of welcoming her first child, SF Gate reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ciara isn't against expanding their family, but needs a little time after welcoming their youngest child Amora in December 2023.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In 2024, Justin and Hailey expanded their family, welcoming their first child together, son Jack Blues.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Rather than resisting regulation, many leaders are actively welcoming it as a way to reduce uncertainty and foster safer AI adoption.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Adjective
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At a 35% discount, this is a can't-miss kind of deal for such an aesthetically pleasing smart home hub in orb form.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fruit not outwardly aesthetically pleasing — misshapen or greenish — is removed by hand and sold elsewhere to become juice.—
Jack Randall,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This, plus the new weapon mechanics, Focus attacks, and traversal system, make for a fresh and exciting new entry in the series.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Bachelor alum, 33, welcomed her second baby, a girl, with husband Taylor Mock on Wednesday, Feb. 5, announcing the exciting news in an Instagram post on Saturday, Feb. 8.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Walking hand in hand, Carrie and Aidan looked very much in love, and the former’s friends were seen greeting them with excitement.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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The monumental ones greeting you at Luis Barragán’s Casa Gilardi, the playful ones supporting Peter Shire’s furniture and topping off his teapots.—
Sophie Collé,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This encourages mindfulness and helps partners discover new forms of pleasurable touch. Communicate and reflect.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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Partly in response to this successful campaign, some on the right have recently begun to view tobacco and other forms of nicotine delivery as not merely a pleasurable vice but a source of virtue.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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For now, however, the locker room is enjoying the feeling of winning for the first time in more than 10 weeks.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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It’s finished with red wood veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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For those who dislike cold, the travel may include a short trip to warmer and sunnier locations.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The most important thing is to drown out the noise, forget the optics, and focus on creating your most loving experience on Valentine’s Day and beyond.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cheryl will be remembered as a very loving mother who cherished her daughters, grandchildren, family and many friends.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After an exhilarating five-year run with the Heat, Jimmy Butler is leaving Miami in a messy divorce, as the team traded him to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The characters are more interesting, the plot is more compelling and the flying is more exhilarating.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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