as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Murrieta Valley picked up a 62-yard touchdown reception from Kurelle Thomas near the end of the half.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Though the reception was largely positive to Gus' reaction in Chicago, right-wing commentators and Trump supporters shared a different tenor of comment on social media.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Its reception all over the world exceeded my sweetest dreams.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
The pair, who met on the set of Autumn de Wilde’s film Emma, also had the director of the film do a speech at the reception, per the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Though the reception was largely positive to Gus' reaction in Chicago, right-wing commentators and Trump supporters shared a different tenor of comment on social media.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Its reception all over the world exceeded my sweetest dreams.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
The pair, who met on the set of Autumn de Wilde’s film Emma, also had the director of the film do a speech at the reception, per the outlet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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