1
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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2
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
When Officer Slater learns that the scheduling conflict was caused by an invitation to attend a junket hosted by the Historical Law Society, and later, that Doussaint’s companion at the junket was not his wife but Chloe the consultant, well.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
In the middle of it all is the playfully gruff Coopersmith, greeting customers with hugs and handshakes, maybe an invitation for some leftover birthday cake.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that.
—CBS News, 9 May 2025
That program is expected to start on May 19, and public health officials said 26,000 eligible properties would receive a postcard invitation with more information.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 9 May 2025
In the middle of it all is the playfully gruff Coopersmith, greeting customers with hugs and handshakes, maybe an invitation for some leftover birthday cake.
—Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
Steiner's selection is an open invitation to do just that.
—CBS News, 9 May 2025
That program is expected to start on May 19, and public health officials said 26,000 eligible properties would receive a postcard invitation with more information.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
Noun
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What started as casual invites has evolved into a full-fledged creator ecosystem — one that spans over 100 partnerships and keeps pushing NBA content in every corner of the internet.—
Jon Youshaei,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Lexie Hull extended an invite to singer and notable basketball fan Noah Kahan.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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What stuck with her most were the messages of encouragement and the resilience of the kittens themselves.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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On Saturday, Brinkley – who was married to Joel from 1985 to 1994 – took to social media to share her support and offer words of encouragement as Joel prepares to battle normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare disorder which affects his vision, hearing and balance.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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An example of the latter includes receiving restricted stock units (RSUs) or exercising incentive stock options (ISOs).—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Use incentive campaigns to drive reach growth and engagement, which will enhance conversions across your websites and platforms.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And that is the impetus for a Wyldwood setup that will encourage cast and crew to keep their own family units intact during productions — not exactly the norm in the industry.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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Political developments are a big impetus for the changes.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The microphone can be customized using real-time filters and effects, producing a suitable sound for any occasion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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For the special occasion, Queen Letizia went back into her royal wardrobe and opted to rewear a dress that’s been in circulation for her various public engagements over the years.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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