as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
These pieces have occasionally sold for top dollar—one painting went for $425,000 at a gala in Cannes last year—but they have been met with a less warm reception from the press.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The ceremony is scheduled for the evening with the reception running into the early morning of July 4, according to the source, and reports suggest there will be A-list performances along the way.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Mitchell wore the cover under her floor-length wedding gown during her ceremony and then with her shorter dress and Converse sneakers for her evening reception.
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Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The reception is rumored to be at the five-star Savoy Palace hotel, where rooms go for about $350 a night.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The ceremony is scheduled for the evening with the reception running into the early morning of July 4, according to the source, and reports suggest there will be A-list performances along the way.
—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Mitchell wore the cover under her floor-length wedding gown during her ceremony and then with her shorter dress and Converse sneakers for her evening reception.
—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The reception is rumored to be at the five-star Savoy Palace hotel, where rooms go for about $350 a night.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
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Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.
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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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With her tight security, especially after the wedding, Lawrence doubts the public would even know if the couple was throwing their first Fourth of July bash as husband and wife in Rhode Island.
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Those who were spotted entering MSG for the bash included Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Zoë Kravitz, Jack Antonoff, Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, MGK, Jason Sudeikis, Hugh Grant and Camila Cabello.
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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