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open arms

NOUN

access

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach connection entry

STRONG

admittance avenue contact course door entrance entree entrée in ingress introduction key passage path road route way

WEAK

open door

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

WEAK

egress outlet

NOUN

entrée

Synonyms

WEAK

access adit admission connection contact debut door entrance entry importation in incoming induction ingress introduction open door way

Antonyms

WEAK

prohibition rejection

NOUN

entree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admission

STRONG

access adit connection contact debut door entrance entry importation in incoming induction ingress introduction way

WEAK

open door

Antonyms

STRONG

blackballing conclusion egress exit rejection

WEAK

prohibition

NOUN

friendliness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

camaraderie comity cordiality goodwill kindness neighborliness warmth

STRONG

affability amiability amity benevolence comradery congeniality conviviality friendship geniality kindliness sociability

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hostility

STRONG

hatred

WEAK

aloofness coldness incompatibility

NOUN

glad hand

Synonyms

WEAK

accueil cordial welcome pleasant reception welcome

NOUN

pleasantness

Synonyms

STRONG

affability agreeability agreeableness amenity amiableness amity benevolence camaraderie comity comradery congeniality congenialness conviviality cordiality friendliness friendship geniality goodwill kindliness kindness neighborliness sociability sociableness warmth

WEAK

cordialness genialness

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness dislike hate hatred hostility ill will meanness

NOUN

sociability

Synonyms

STRONG

WEAK

cordialness genialness

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness dislike hate hatred hostility ill will meanness

NOUN

sociableness

Synonyms

STRONG

WEAK

cordialness genialness

Antonyms

STRONG

aloofness coldness coolness dislike hate hatred hostility ill will meanness

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When Putin last visited Beijing in September 2025, Xi welcomed him with open arms as an "old friend" -- language the Chinese leader did not extend to Trump last week.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

"She welcomed everyone into her life with open arms and the biggest heart," they said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Not to worry, he points out: the same manosphere bros who deemed Thompson soft or a simp for showering Megan with gifts are welcoming him back with open arms.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“We need to come at them with open arms and say, ‘You’re not stupid because you lost this money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Those suffering from consumption, bronchitis, malaria, kidney, bladder, or prostate problems, asthma, or rheumatism would be welcomed with open arms, according to a promotional pamphlet.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

open arms

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