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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Neural nets are getting better and better at putting together elements to form a result that’s pleasing to humans.—
David Galef,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 46 of 50 Ham And Noodle Casserole First published in our magazine in 2001, this ham, cheese, and egg noodle casserole has been pleasing hungry families ever since.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There are much more exciting names rumoured to be available — Seth Jones and Bowen Byram come to mind — who don’t protect the slot as well as Ristolainen has this season.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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For now, the idea of Martian beaches and waves offers an exciting glimpse into the planet’s ancient history — and its potential to have once supported life.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 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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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals.—
Aubree Nichols,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
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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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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For my entire life, the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome has been Morris Chestnut, an actor who looks as if he was sculpted from marble by the hands of a loving and generous god.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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All as the Chiefs’ passing game will feature receiver Xavier Worthy back after an exhilarating rookie season, receiver Rashee Rice returning from injury and the Chiefs presumably re-signing receiver Hollywood Brown.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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Luna will also meet with Uranus in a surprising trine, bringing exhilarating breakthroughs and unexpected conversations to the forefront.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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