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
Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025
The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson as Director of Communications.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Many have been at the helm for 20-plus years and an acquisition from a big player like Volo can mean a welcome payday.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 30 May 2025
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In the past year, however, the industry has become less eager to extend a warm welcome to those implicated in abuse trials, and that has started on the festival trail.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
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Verb
The pair then welcomed daughter Arcadia in February 2024.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025
The Sussex team also recently welcomed Emily Robinson as Director of Communications.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
As for footwear: Spanish weddings tend to be quite formal, so heels are welcome (and often expected).
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
Many have been at the helm for 20-plus years and an acquisition from a big player like Volo can mean a welcome payday.
—Shikhar Sachdev, HubSpot, 30 May 2025
Noun
The red-hot young star of The History of Sound received a warm welcome from the festival audience for the world premiere of Oliver Hermanus‘ new film, in competition, in Cannes on Wednesday night.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
In the past year, however, the industry has become less eager to extend a warm welcome to those implicated in abuse trials, and that has started on the festival trail.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Although the world has embraced contactless payments, some markets still use cash.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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The New York progressive has embraced the Democratic socialist label, despite pushback from within her own party.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Make sure to learn about Filipino values, avoid superiority, and be a pleasant neighbor in this country that is welcoming you.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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View 7 Images The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The vibrant musical, a salute to the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and ’30s, celebrates Black excellence, creativity and joy with exuberant and passionate singing and dancing, gorgeous period costumes and ebullient choreography.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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Grimes also faced backlash after Musk went viral for appearing to give a Nazi salute following Trump’s inauguration in January.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Garber was greeted by a long, standing ovation at Harvard on Thursday, reflective of broad appreciation of his stand against the Trump administration.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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At the site we were greeted by Laura and her husband Pier Franco and their daughter Chiara.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Barack Obama is the most unbelievably delightful man.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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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
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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Savickas, who was not a lawyer but enjoyed creating mischief, suggested, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, that legislators make laws and should be smart enough to use them professionally.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Wilson completed a pass to Dee Eskridge, who made a nice one-handed catch with cornerback Kendall Sheffield in coverage.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcome. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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