as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Instead, Jeudy went to the Cleveland Browns, with whom he's already posted career-highs in receptions (70) and receiving yards (1,052).
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The critical reception to Anora has been enormously good, the film has a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 90% from audiences.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The second round pick out of Penn State had 11 receptions last week in Doug Peterson’s TE-friendly offense.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
As of Tuesday morning, the hotel reception head continues to work at the CasaSur hotel.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The critical reception to Anora has been enormously good, the film has a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 90% from audiences.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The second round pick out of Penn State had 11 receptions last week in Doug Peterson’s TE-friendly offense.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
As of Tuesday morning, the hotel reception head continues to work at the CasaSur hotel.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
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Miocic was destroyed by Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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But this wasn't the only hole-in-one family moment at the event this year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Signature drinks are always a fun and festive way to get any party started – especially holiday gatherings.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The votes are normally partisan tests of party loyalty, but they have been used by conservatives to protest policy numerous times over the last two years — at times, bringing legislative activity to a halt.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book The end of an era bash Kelce surprised the singer-songwriter with an end of an era bash last week.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Travis Kelce threw Swift an end of the Eras Tour bash.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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