welcome mat

NOUN

red carpet

Synonyms

WEAK

ceremony red-carpet treatment royal welcome salutation standing at attention

Example Sentences

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They also are indignant about the government unfurling a welcome mat for Fuyao.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The welcome mat is out for high school coaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

He added that "the last thing we need is a welcome mat for people who extol criminals and terrorists".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

That’s why, for its inaugural edition, the art fair Esther put out a welcome mat.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Owen suddenly remembered the polar bear welcome mat they’d stepped over to come inside.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz