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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
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Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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His second album, “Requiem for a Harlequin,” mirrored the reception of his first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Qualcomm’s reception fits a recent narrative of resurgent semiconductor stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“It was interesting, the reception that I got. But I don’t back down, and I will go everywhere. I will talk to everyone,” he said.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

In the reception, photos of former pupils are displayed: one is a stunt coordinator for movies, another a lighting technician at Eurovision.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

When you walked in, there was a reception desk where nobody sat.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri




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