as in to embrace
to receive or accept gladly or readily
the eager recruits welcomed every new project with which they were presented
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a welcome chance to rest after a long journey
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as in salute
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcome
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The Marlins will welcome the Bronx Bombers to loanDepot Park for a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. Friday, 4:10 p.m. Saturday and 1:40 p.m. Sunday.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
These laws send a clear message to youth voters: your vote is not welcome here.
—Sofia Dib-Gomez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Start at the bar and get a seasonal fruit cocktail or mocktail with Japanese musk melon, Thai golden mango or Malaysian passionfruit for a refreshing welcome.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Verb
Members are welcomed with a personalised wellness drink infused with electrolytes, magnesium, or collagen, then ushered to a wooden treatment hut for a soothing facial or calming massage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The Marlins will welcome the Bronx Bombers to loanDepot Park for a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. Friday, 4:10 p.m. Saturday and 1:40 p.m. Sunday.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Adjective
While the public has been welcome to visit Highgrove Gardens for 30 years, speculation of a staffing snafu among the Highgrove gardening team has recently made waves.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 31 July 2025
These laws send a clear message to youth voters: your vote is not welcome here.
—Sofia Dib-Gomez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
Start up a new account with the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code and get one of four available welcome offers depending on your location.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Start at the bar and get a seasonal fruit cocktail or mocktail with Japanese musk melon, Thai golden mango or Malaysian passionfruit for a refreshing welcome.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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The fashion and lifestyle influencer wore a silky, white gown for the occasion, which blew in the wind as the couple embraced.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Alessia Russo embraced a tearful Ella Toone, playing in her first tournament without her father Nick, who died last September, three days short of his 60th birthday.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Like, so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Musk came under fire himself in January after giving a straight-arm salute at a rally celebrating Trump’s inauguration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Once at Windsor, King Charles and Queen Camilla will formally welcome the couple at the Royal Dais, on Datchet Road, as a royal salute is fired in the Home Park in Windsor and at the Tower of London.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The sweet video shows the kids coming in, greeted by the family dogs at the door.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The announcement, made in a city where three-fourths of residents are foreign-born, was greeted with thunderous applause as Trump said his next administration was going to root out undocumented criminals.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The amount of allergy-inducing pollen is minimal, and the pollinator population benefits from the delightful oasis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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There are many ways to freshen your fridge naturally, and using an orange is an especially delightful way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
Noun
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More active travelers may also consider a few sun salutations on the outdoor movement deck.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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She was seated near me, and appeared to be either a celebrity or the mayor, so frequent were the salutations from passersby.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Maybe transportation may be limited, one of the factors to going out in the public and enjoying what's out there.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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