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as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
Last year, Laura Jane Grace went to Greece via an invitation from the Onassis Foundation.
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
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In January 2024, the Diamondbacks signed Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to their major league camp.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The email conveys the same information that can be found on ICE's website but comes across in the email as an invitation, with a link to learn more.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The one hard rule to abide by: Don’t wear anything white (or any pale color) unless, of course, the invitation calls for it.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 8 July 2025
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Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
More news: Former American League All-Star Pitcher Passes Away
In January 2024, the Diamondbacks signed Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to their major league camp.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The email conveys the same information that can be found on ICE's website but comes across in the email as an invitation, with a link to learn more.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The one hard rule to abide by: Don’t wear anything white (or any pale color) unless, of course, the invitation calls for it.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for invitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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There’s also a giant eat-in kitchen, a handful of grand yet cozy sitting rooms, and a separate guest cottage for friends, staff, or whoever’s lucky enough to get an invite.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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Even a young Cora taking in the opera in N.Y.C. or getting an invite to a ball in Newport could be a possibility.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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As an example, traditional regulatory efforts tend to be seen as restrictive, while industrial policy typically incorporates enabling incentives to stimulate private or public sector action.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Too quick of a shift could lead many aging rice farmers to just retire, while large commercial farms may need more incentives to switch back to producing mainly rice over other crops.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
18 July 2025
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This served as a mighty impetus to spur the Space Race.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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No company ever got into business to lose money, but with mergers like the impending one between Paramount and Skydance, a media company, which was the clear impetus for the settlement with Trump, the bottom line has never been more important.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
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However, the same doesn't apply to those that are used on occasion.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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On the second occasion, the OP arrived 10 minutes late to lunch but made sure to text her friend ahead of time to apologize for her tardiness.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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