as in embracing
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 pleasing
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Recent Examples of welcoming
Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Dev set the tray on the coffee table and took a seat, welcoming the noise.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Because of the strong community this created, and other factors such as the cities’ healthy economies and generally welcoming atmosphere, many Hmong families who had initially settled in other parts of the country also moved to the area.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Jan. 2025
Thomann had been vacationing in Greece with her partner Elliott Finn ahead of welcoming her first child, SF Gate reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ciara isn't against expanding their family, but needs a little time after welcoming their youngest child Amora in December 2023.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In 2024, Justin and Hailey expanded their family, welcoming their first child together, son Jack Blues.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Rather than resisting regulation, many leaders are actively welcoming it as a way to reduce uncertainty and foster safer AI adoption.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Other arts venues and organizations are also welcoming new audiences and nurturing new partnerships across the city and beyond.
—Bernard Kavaler, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
Dev set the tray on the coffee table and took a seat, welcoming the noise.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
Because of the strong community this created, and other factors such as the cities’ healthy economies and generally welcoming atmosphere, many Hmong families who had initially settled in other parts of the country also moved to the area.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Jan. 2025
Thomann had been vacationing in Greece with her partner Elliott Finn ahead of welcoming her first child, SF Gate reported.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ciara isn't against expanding their family, but needs a little time after welcoming their youngest child Amora in December 2023.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The Emmy Award-winning journalist, 55, penned a message commemorating her eventful 2024 while welcoming in the new year.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In 2024, Justin and Hailey expanded their family, welcoming their first child together, son Jack Blues.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Rather than resisting regulation, many leaders are actively welcoming it as a way to reduce uncertainty and foster safer AI adoption.
—Mrinal Manohar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for welcoming
Adjective
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Some users may want a smoother bokeh effect with a wider aperture, but the f/2 aperture on this lens produces a pleasing bokeh effect that isolates subjects.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
3 July 2025
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There’s plenty pleasing the eye at the elegant restaurant adorned with shiny chandeliers, red velvet booths, a bountiful display of red roses, a red piano atop the bar, and art deco-inspired pieces on the walls.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In a photo of Francis greeting the royal couple on Wednesday, the pontiff was not wearing the breathing aid.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Promotional materials provided no explanations, and workers greeting attendees at the door with maps of the venue kept quiet as well.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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But his most exciting job is as a private investigator.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here’s to letting go of high expectations and enjoying life a little more.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The hangout scenes once again are pleasurable, even if Kenzari and Marinelli are underutilized aside from their daredevilry in the early car chase.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Watching a city stand up is as exhilarating as reading a great sentence.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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That arrangement builds to an exhilarating climax largely fueled by Lindsey Buckingham’s guitar lead, from the eerie wailing of those high notes to its fiery conclusion.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Welcoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welcoming. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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