as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The first is a solo concert in La Jolla followed by a concert and reception with hors d’oeuvres and drinks, at a private home in Encinitas.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
The murder of two young people attending a reception at a Jewish museum in Washington did not spark the kind of outrage from these groups as would be expected if these young people were attending a Black or gay event.
—Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
The Irish haven’t had a wide receiver lead the team in receptions, since Claypool’s senior year, six seasons ago.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Williams’ 52 receptions in 2024 with the Denver Broncos was the sixth-most across the league at the running back position, and Blue’s 368 receiving yards were the 10th-most among all FBS running backs in college football last season.
—Nick Harris
july 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
The murder of two young people attending a reception at a Jewish museum in Washington did not spark the kind of outrage from these groups as would be expected if these young people were attending a Black or gay event.
—Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
The Irish haven’t had a wide receiver lead the team in receptions, since Claypool’s senior year, six seasons ago.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Williams’ 52 receptions in 2024 with the Denver Broncos was the sixth-most across the league at the running back position, and Blue’s 368 receiving yards were the 10th-most among all FBS running backs in college football last season.
—Nick Harris
july 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
Noun
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These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In fact, the blocks were so easy to use that government and company officials who attended the kick-off event helped to build up one of the house’s walls after only a short lesson from Garrett.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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As Democrats self-flagellate over 2024, the party’s younger, savvier strategists have seen some positive signs.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Many of the states are also parties to litigation filed earlier this year contesting layoffs at the federal agency and the White House's efforts to rollback diversity programming.—
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Your next outdoor bash or beachside hang deserves some attention to the cookware and coolers you’re bound up grilling with and using to stuff to the brim with ice and beverages.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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This peppy one-day bash also includes lucha libre wrestling, live music, tequila, a 5K taco run and a costume contest.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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