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as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
Planting a towering tree specimen near a sidewalk, driveway, or the foundation of your home is an invitation to problems.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Neither did the Qataris who gifted Trump a luxury jet, nor British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who handed Trump an invitation from King Charles for a state dinner.
—Tom Nagorski, Time, 18 July 2025
Burchett’s letter to Comer urges not only an invitation but a subpoena if Maxwell refuses to appear voluntarily.
—Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Last year, Laura Jane Grace went to Greece via an invitation from the Onassis Foundation.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Neither did the Qataris who gifted Trump a luxury jet, nor British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who handed Trump an invitation from King Charles for a state dinner.
—Tom Nagorski, Time, 18 July 2025
Burchett’s letter to Comer urges not only an invitation but a subpoena if Maxwell refuses to appear voluntarily.
—Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 18 July 2025
Last year, Laura Jane Grace went to Greece via an invitation from the Onassis Foundation.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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There’s also a giant eat-in kitchen, a handful of grand yet cozy sitting rooms, and a separate guest cottage for friends, staff, or whoever’s lucky enough to get an invite.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Even a young Cora taking in the opera in N.Y.C. or getting an invite to a ball in Newport could be a possibility.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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During a Monday press conference, lawmakers and The Boring Co. officials did not share details on any incentives The Boring Co. receives.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Loyalty programs—built through airline partnerships, premium tiers and behavioral incentives—can further deepen trust and retention.—
Baranitharan Venkatakrishnan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Elijah Craig first discovered that there were two towns in its home state of Kentucky named Happy and Gilmore, and that became the impetus for this special gifting.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Cannonball Run’s legend was the impetus for the 1981 action-comedy film of the same name and starring Burt Reynolds.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
27 July 2025
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Pair them with casual sandals, white sneakers, or wedges, depending on the occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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With Endrick injured as well and unable to step up to the occasion, this granted Gonzalo Garcia a golden opportunity to impress.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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