as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The last image in the video showed the newlyweds' joint monogram projected below a chandelier at what appeared to be their wedding reception, where Avicii performed.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 12 June 2025
On Wednesday, he was targeted twice with the first-team, including a reception on a two-point conversion attempt.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The event’s gold sponsors paid $2 million for 10 premier seats, a photo op with the president and 10 VIP reception tickets.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
The kickoff begins Thursday with a formal reception at Mount Vernon’s Smith Theater.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 12 June 2025
On Wednesday, he was targeted twice with the first-team, including a reception on a two-point conversion attempt.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
The event’s gold sponsors paid $2 million for 10 premier seats, a photo op with the president and 10 VIP reception tickets.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
The kickoff begins Thursday with a formal reception at Mount Vernon’s Smith Theater.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In addition to the Leo's message played on the park's big screen, the event will include words from people who knew Leo.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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To promote the Imagine Benefit on Oct. 22 at the Plaza, where tables are going for as much as $100,000 apiece, a kickoff party was held Wednesday at the East Side home of skin care mogul Peter Thomas Roth.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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This patio will have an outdoor fireplace and will enhance the home’s ability to accommodate both day-to-day activities and entertaining either small or large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Sun Sentinel Le Tub, Hollywood’s kitschy hamburger dive, turns 50 with big weekend bash The iconic waterfront eatery is marking the milestone with a three-day celebration featuring food and drink specials, souvenir tees and live music on a waterfront barge.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Disneyland has a whole lotta ‘Happy’ going on during 70th birthday bash More than 40 musical acts will perform over 100 shows on eight stages throughout the Disneyland resort as part of Celebrate Soulfully.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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