as in embracing
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 pleasing
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Recent Examples of welcoming
Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Use an assortment of orange pumpkins, gourds, and mums for a warm and welcoming porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This late 18th-century home has been transformed into a nine-room bed-and-breakfast, complete with elegant décor and welcoming hospitality.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Each evening showcases talented local musicians, providing them a platform to share their art and connect with the community in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The debut demonstrated how Wall Street is becoming more welcoming of bumper fintech listings.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich, November 26 If Kevin De Bruyne and to a lesser extent Trent Alexander-Arnold can expect a welcoming atmosphere on their return to the Etihad Stadium and Anfield, there is no such luxury in store for Harry Kane.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The prime Rockies location offers easy access to outdoor adventure, amazing alpine scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere while embodying a five-star ski environment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s a spot for almost every skill set, from welcoming guests to navigating technology.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Devin White Maglia Rosa – Southeast Across the river, another established Portland restauranteur, Troy MacLarty of Bollywood Theater, also began welcoming guests to a new dining space in August.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Other videos showed Jesus crying over him or welcoming him.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Robbie has wowed in several skin-baring looks months after welcoming her first child with husband Tom Ackerley during the press tour for A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Set it on your front stoop for a welcoming fall porch.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The school didn’t begin welcoming male students until just after World War II, the university said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy has been taking fans along for every part of the journey of welcoming a baby girl with her husband, Brett Randle.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
His gentle manner and welcoming smile will long remain a blessed image for all those who love liberty.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Use an assortment of orange pumpkins, gourds, and mums for a warm and welcoming porch.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
This late 18th-century home has been transformed into a nine-room bed-and-breakfast, complete with elegant décor and welcoming hospitality.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Each evening showcases talented local musicians, providing them a platform to share their art and connect with the community in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
The debut demonstrated how Wall Street is becoming more welcoming of bumper fintech listings.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich, November 26 If Kevin De Bruyne and to a lesser extent Trent Alexander-Arnold can expect a welcoming atmosphere on their return to the Etihad Stadium and Anfield, there is no such luxury in store for Harry Kane.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The prime Rockies location offers easy access to outdoor adventure, amazing alpine scenery, and a welcoming atmosphere while embodying a five-star ski environment.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Families, couples, college students, gastronomes ranging from Michelin stargazers to Chili’s Triple Dipper devotees, kids and a welcoming array of dogs (Chapman Crafted Beer is a canine-friendly space) gathered for the weekend celebration of burgers.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Findikoglu is also welcoming a new color palette of nudes, pink and white that will offset the darker looks.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
There’s a spot for almost every skill set, from welcoming guests to navigating technology.
—Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
Devin White Maglia Rosa – Southeast Across the river, another established Portland restauranteur, Troy MacLarty of Bollywood Theater, also began welcoming guests to a new dining space in August.
—Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Other videos showed Jesus crying over him or welcoming him.
—Dan Gooding
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Robbie has wowed in several skin-baring looks months after welcoming her first child with husband Tom Ackerley during the press tour for A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Set it on your front stoop for a welcoming fall porch.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
The school didn’t begin welcoming male students until just after World War II, the university said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy has been taking fans along for every part of the journey of welcoming a baby girl with her husband, Brett Randle.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Verb
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Christopher today, embracing a more natural look after having his filler dissolved.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Classic American brand Coach is embracing the one-time It-bag with a modernized version, like this slouchy leather version.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Material to be covered includes choosing the right camera, choosing compatible accessories and techniques to produce pleasing night sky photographs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Among the many pleasing on-screen personalities who join Levy en route are Rahul Dravid, former Indian cricketer famed as one of the greatest batsmen in the game’s history, and Eric Nam, an American singer, songwriter and actor based in South Korea.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While greeting the Trumps and taking a carriage ride to Windsor Castle, Princess Kate sported a maroon hat by Jane Taylor to match her Emilia Wickstead coat dress.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other photos showed the new mom and dad cradling their little one — and even a photo of their dog greeting the newest member of the family.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don't miss this exciting matchup, which can be viewed live on Fubo.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Each day delivers a tiny surprise and a chance to discover your next full-sized, must-have, making your countdown as exciting as the big day itself.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trumps otherwise basked in the royal limelight on Wednesday, visibly enjoying the pomp and ceremony, which included a royal gun salute, carriage procession through Windsor and guard of honor.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The league's punitive new CBA was designed to limit the richest teams from enjoying a significant cash flow advantage over its poorest clubs.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prabal Gurung also showed a confident hand with a confection of a collection made even more pleasurable shown in the peaceful spiritual venue of Saint Bartholomew’s church.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Heart the Lover is a campus novel that feels as pleasurable and nostalgic as The Secret History (without the murder).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The movie was roundly rejected by critics and general audiences aren’t any warmer, with moviegoer survey firm Cinema Score polling a bad C- grade among early viewers.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jamie was a loving son, husband and father.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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My friend Dexter Romweber died, who was a very kind, loving, and chaotic person with a ton going on and who ended up shaping me.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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