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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
The All England Club announced a doubles wild card invitation on Tuesday for the sisters to take part in the tournament, which starts in less than two weeks.
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CBS News, 16 June 2026
The pair, who last played at the All England Club together in 2016, received a doubles wild card invitation.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Notably, this invitation was extended even after the change of government in Niger in 2021.
—Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Players face off for the chance to win more than $500,000, the title of Champion and a direct invitation to the World Championships.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 15 June 2026
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CBS News, 16 June 2026
The pair, who last played at the All England Club together in 2016, received a doubles wild card invitation.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Notably, this invitation was extended even after the change of government in Niger in 2021.
—Kaitlyn Rabe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Players face off for the chance to win more than $500,000, the title of Champion and a direct invitation to the World Championships.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for invitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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And anyone want to guess that Nicks has an invite, too?—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Reportedly, that means Harry and Meghan won’t be getting an invite to the final.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
8 June 2026
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Several students said Gilliam's encouragement made a lasting impression during the two-week camp.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even so, reports suggest that Lopez leaving the door open is all the encouragement Rodriguez needs.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
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Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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As firms scale, governance, incentives, and legacy practices shift focus from customer value and human flourishing.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Forest Service has cited cost savings as the impetus for a reorganization that will shutter dozens of research facilities.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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And the main impetus for that arboreal death was the state’s dwindling water supply.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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And to mark the occasion, SpaceX's giant Starship rocket was broadcast on the side of a skyscraper in New York City.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
16 June 2026
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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