as in embraces
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 salutes
an expression of goodwill upon meeting
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Recent Examples of welcomes
Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
This year welcomes her first novel, a story of girl teenagedom and yearning, and an older male professor that takes up the centrality of the protagonist’s obsession.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Your 4th House of Patterns welcomes the Moon and Chiron’s gentle trine, inviting steady improvements that feel soothing rather than dramatic.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Baroque concerts Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale welcomes back conductor Nicholas McGegan for a series of concerts in January and February.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The movie welcomes franchise newcomers Ernie Hudson, Conan O’Brien and Greta Lee as the voice of Lilypad, according to Pixar’s trailer description on YouTube.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Citymeals on Wheels welcomes all to Power Lunch because every single dollar raised will provide meals and connections for our older neighbors.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
From there, across two acts, the socialite welcomes audiences into her world.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The college welcomes anyone to attend its upcoming Pow Wow, but for non-Native attendees, remember to keep certain guidelines in mind to be a respectful observer.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The pretty evident takeaway in both places was that voters had grown tired of restrictive COVID policies, especially in schools, and that Biden and the Democrats were wearing out their welcomes with persuadable voters — and that Republicans were fired up.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2025
This cryptic tweet, in which Brown hinted to not being welcomes, was believed by fans to be aimed at Kevin Patullo, the Eagles’ offensive coordinator.
—Hunter Simpson, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
On a good Sunday, the 1,000-square-foot sanctuary welcomes maybe 50 people for worship.
—Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Plus, the olive green shade welcomes fall into your space without being too seasonal.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
At Cracker Barrel, it's always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Visits feel more like warm welcomes than formal tours.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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The organization also welcomes volunteers who want to help at events.
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Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcomes
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Its program embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion alongside educational excellence.—
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However, this model recalls the small living movement's roots with a compact cabin-like dwelling that runs off-the-grid and embraces rustic styling.—
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There, he was honored with salutes and a requiem.—
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Cannon salutes were fired as the crown prince pulled up to the White House South Lawn, a rare location for a foreign arrival to take place.—
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Then Helen greets everyone else, in order of her best guess at seniority.—
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Their sister Kelly first came to the Bills when the top of her head didn’t reach the knees of the Bills mannequin that greets visitors in the team complex.—
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Trump was there to shake his hand, of course, offering lots of smiles and greetings, and giving Putin a ride in his presidential limo.—
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This may be an issue the generations view quite differently — that mailed thank-yous, birthday and anniversary greetings may be seen as charming but archaic.—
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Others carve out time to mail birthday cards and salutations written in their own hand.—
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He was then honorably discharged, with countless salutations and medals for his heroism.—
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“Welcomes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcomes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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