as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
Jones’ 417 receptions also rank seventh, while his 33 touchdown catches are 11th most.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
The new Saudi studios also include a private screening room, reception and meeting spaces, production prep areas, dining zones, and a dedicated VIP lounge.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 May 2025
Catron made sure to include the famous 36 questions on name cards and in a bowl at the bar at the reception.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 16 May 2025
At the reception, name cards on the tables featured a nod to the beginning of their love story: one of the 36 questions, written on the back.
—Anna Grace Lee, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
The new Saudi studios also include a private screening room, reception and meeting spaces, production prep areas, dining zones, and a dedicated VIP lounge.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 19 May 2025
Catron made sure to include the famous 36 questions on name cards and in a bowl at the bar at the reception.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 16 May 2025
At the reception, name cards on the tables featured a nod to the beginning of their love story: one of the 36 questions, written on the back.
—Anna Grace Lee, New York Times, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for reception
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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Implement Real-Time Security Observability • Employ real-time logging and monitoring in cloud environments to track security events.—
Harini Shankar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Every other party in college sports wants help against these two bodies to have a decent shot at continuing to play, to win, and to remain employed.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Hadera and Pierce also attended the bash, as did boldfaced names like Guillaume Thevenin, Diamant Blazi, Sally, Paola Locatelli, Mateo Sinet and Netflix’s Albert Tello, among others.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The concert — actually Nelson’s third recent visit to the Bowl after his 90th-birthday bash in 2023 — was part of the annual traveling Outlaw Music Festival, which will keep Nelson, now 92, and Dylan, who’ll turn 84 next week, on the road through mid-September.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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