Definitions

homecoming

[hohm-kuhm-ing] / ˈhoʊmˌkʌm ɪŋ /

NOUN

arrival

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advent appearance influx landing meeting return

STRONG

accession approach debarkation disembarkation entrance happening ingress occurrence

WEAK

alighting arriving dismounting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

departure

WEAK

disappearance leave

NOUN

return

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrival entry rebound recovery restoration

STRONG

acknowledgment answer appearance coming entrance occurrence reaction reappearance recoil recoiling recompense recompensing recrudescence recurrence reinstatement rejoinder replacement repossession restitution restoring retreat reversion

WEAK

reestablishment reoccurrence revisitation

Antonyms

STRONG

departure exit leaving question

WEAK

debt leave payment request

NOUN

reunion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reconciliation

STRONG

assembly

WEAK

get-together making up reuniting

Example Sentences

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“The Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour” is part revival meeting, part homecoming and also simply a fine evening of music.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

But the Chinese government is working to ease homecoming pains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

There are no plans for one yet, nor any performances in Dumfries, but Scottish fans will at least get a chance to see Harris in action in homecoming gigs at Hampden next summer.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He may have seemed ready for a homecoming in 1981, but MTT’s appointment as principal guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic did not prove to be the return of the prodigal son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Dresses—prom, homecoming, cocktail, formal, even wedding—were displayed on mannequins.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

homecoming

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