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
Nasha Smith, People.com, 12 June 2025
Ryan Phillippe and Witherspoon welcomed a second child, a son named Deacon, in October 2003 before separating in 2006 and finalizing their divorce in 2008.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The better-than-expected inflation reading is welcome news for Americans worn down by the higher cost of living and who are fearful of whether tariffs will drive that higher.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 June 2025
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Verb
The two eventually married and welcomed Isaiah in 1998 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 12 June 2025
Ryan Phillippe and Witherspoon welcomed a second child, a son named Deacon, in October 2003 before separating in 2006 and finalizing their divorce in 2008.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Adjective
Once the fed funds rate comes down, consumers could see their borrowing costs start to fall as well, which some may consider a welcome change.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The better-than-expected inflation reading is welcome news for Americans worn down by the higher cost of living and who are fearful of whether tariffs will drive that higher.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Noun
Sly wisely kept the record short – the childlike sections, which are charming in small doses, would have become grating if the record had overstayed its welcome.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Perhaps the real beauty behind this new King Air is its ability to recall the past while embracing the future.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Organizations must move away from outdated models and embrace those that prioritize resilience, innovation and long-term value.—
Sanjay Menon,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Not to mention illuminating performances in salute to lifetime achievement queens Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige in 2006 and 2019.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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The album cover pictured a white and a Black man’s arm, seamlessly connected at the bicep, holding up three-finger salutes.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Having to greet you amidst the final whirlwind is an inconvenient speed bump.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Noisemakers and shouts greeted the announcement of each graduate’s name.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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While the absurd shenanigans are fun, the real joy is watching a delightful del Toro and refreshing Threapleton navigating the oddly heartfelt family reconnection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Due to the limitations of that early technology, the salutation had to accommodate the longest name.—
Jerry Weissman,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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What is the correct salutation to use when the recipient, and their gender, is unknown?—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Reyes was a nice spring training story, but the Yankees were fooled by meaningless February and March stats.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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