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as in invites
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 incentives
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 invitations
Soon Amber began receiving invitations to join leadership meetings alongside her director.
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Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But some items that use the form of invitations are actually ticket sales slips, and may be ignored by those not planning to buy.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
No specific invitations were issued.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The Royals extended invitations to utility players Josh Rojas and Abraham Toro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Minor league invitations The Twins announced the list of minor league prospects who have been invited to spring training, including outfielder Walker Jenkins, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 amateur draft.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Like many parts of the wedding planning process, there are some etiquette guidelines that come with your invitations.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Extend invitations to your own parent meet ups.
—Akilah Siti Easter, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
Other countries are considering their invitations.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But some items that use the form of invitations are actually ticket sales slips, and may be ignored by those not planning to buy.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
No specific invitations were issued.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The Royals extended invitations to utility players Josh Rojas and Abraham Toro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Minor league invitations The Twins announced the list of minor league prospects who have been invited to spring training, including outfielder Walker Jenkins, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 amateur draft.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Like many parts of the wedding planning process, there are some etiquette guidelines that come with your invitations.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Extend invitations to your own parent meet ups.
—Akilah Siti Easter, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
Other countries are considering their invitations.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitations
Noun
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While the invites can give the basics of events, the website will get into the nitty-gritty of all your details.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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The agenda is unclear, but the invites sent corporate staffers scrambling to rework schedules that have been months in the making.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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The latest changes include financial incentives for appropriate downtown commercial-to-residential conversion projects, including a 100% waiver of building and construction taxes and a 50% reduction of park impact fees for the first 500 units, as the office market continues to struggle.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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It was unlocked because complexity was removed, incentives were aligned, and capital was forced to reprice assets independently.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Invitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitations. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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