as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The 22-year-old totaled 60 receptions for 786 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2024 season.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Past events include author readings and signings, student art receptions, birthday parties, photo shoots and even a wedding proposal.
—American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Exacerbating the situation is the film’s tepid reception by critics with more negative reviews than positive ones.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The exhibition will open to the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, with a reception in the Edith Farnsworth House Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
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This year’s Mark Twain Prize event marked the first national event since Trump.—
Noun
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Noun
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Take a closer look at Niecy Nash’s birthday bash look below.—
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This year, Nocona’s party planners expected a couple thousand people on March 1, many driving long distances to experience this hidden gem of a bash.—
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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