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
Rod McGuirk, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
As the North Rim's only hotel, the lodge has welcomed generations of honeymooners, families and staff members.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 July 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Factor in more power and the traditional Subaru values of standard all-wheel drive and advanced safety features and the 2025 Forester should find welcome buyers, unless tariffs raise prices severely.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 July 2025
Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The Princess of Wales was seated next to American tennis great Billie Jean King for the affair and received an emotional welcome from the crowd.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Verb
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the peak advocate for the nation’s Jewish community, welcomed the report.
—Rod McGuirk, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
As the North Rim's only hotel, the lodge has welcomed generations of honeymooners, families and staff members.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 14 July 2025
Adjective
All of Charlotte’s interactions with the gals at her gallery are amusing, so this is a welcome change of pace.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 July 2025
Factor in more power and the traditional Subaru values of standard all-wheel drive and advanced safety features and the 2025 Forester should find welcome buyers, unless tariffs raise prices severely.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 16 July 2025
Noun
It was known for having college student workers who acted as part-time entertainers for the lodge, regularly performing musical welcomes for new visitors, according to the National Park Service.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The Princess of Wales was seated next to American tennis great Billie Jean King for the affair and received an emotional welcome from the crowd.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcome
Verb
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Expect Ashmore and the AELTC to embrace strawberry fever yet again in 2026.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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At the same time, business owners were encouraged to embrace, and in some cases return to, the midcentury modern style of many of the original buildings.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 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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Members of the Yurok Tribe waited on the sandbar to greet them, including 90-year-old Lavina Mattz Bowers and other veterans of the struggle to affirm the tribe's fishing rights.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Even if years had passed, Ragsdale was known to never forget a camper and greeted them with that same smile.—
Abby Roedel,
People.com,
19 July 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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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
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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
Verb
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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
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Travelers can enjoy Paris without overspending by timing trips for the off-season, booking early, and skipping touristy hotspots.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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