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
Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The couple welcomed two groundhog pups last year in March, making this Groundhog Day Phil's first as a dad.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Not to foreshadow the end of Dellinger, but there was this great message that the enlightened are not welcome here.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025
Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Its après scene is also on point, with destinations like J-Bar and Aspen Brewing Company offering a warm welcome at the end of a ski day.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Yellowjackets and Matlock stars welcomed their daughter in December 2018.
—Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The couple welcomed two groundhog pups last year in March, making this Groundhog Day Phil's first as a dad.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Your questions, comments, gardening conundrums and successes are always welcome.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
Not to foreshadow the end of Dellinger, but there was this great message that the enlightened are not welcome here.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
Duffy, a former five-term Republican Congressman from Wisconsin, received a warm welcome during his Wednesday address to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
Its après scene is also on point, with destinations like J-Bar and Aspen Brewing Company offering a warm welcome at the end of a ski day.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Crash shatters families The victims also included a law professor, beloved family members and an attorney who fully embraced life.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Seattle and Chicago saw growth rates of around 15% each as employers in those cities increasingly embrace hybrid work models that require consistent in-office presence.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the 2024 selection, the Blackhawks took Jack Pridham, who has been a pleasant surprise this season.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Neither Walz nor Harris performed a Nazi salute, which consists of raising one's right arm in the air with the palm facing down, according to the Wiener Holocaust Library.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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His straight-arm gesture sparked widespread backlash, with critics accusing Musk of mimicking a Nazi salute and some accusing him of harboring Nazi-adjacent views.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As the 38-year-old coach entered the main lobby of team headquarters, he was greeted by a standing ovation from Bears employees and offered an impromptu speech.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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In a departure from his characteristic handshake power play—typically intended to assert dominance—Trump demonstrated restraint while greeting those leading the prayers.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting at the desk, which was outlined by windows on three sides, made answering emails equal parts delightful and distracting.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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In addition to being a delightful romance, Saving Face is also a fantastic rumination on the labyrinthine relationship between mother and daughter.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The varieties of headbutting that form a lamb’s language of salutation.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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Through the spring and summer, the Garden State offered salutations to pedestrians from the tops of London taxis and beckoned from German train platforms.—
Will Peischel,
Curbed,
7 Oct. 2024
Verb
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In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Choose between 40 premade meals each week, which are shipped directly to your door, then simply reheat and enjoy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And finally, with the Bulls, Chicago would get a nice asset in Randle to help continue their rebuild.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The wide range of neutral-ish shades is a nice departure from the glittery brights already in your makeup bag.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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