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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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Amid the celebratory reception, there was also visible anger that the first Somali appointed as a World Cup referee had been denied entry to the United States.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Leo kicked off his visit with pomp and ceremony at a reception in Madrid's royal palace, where he called for an end to "polarising narratives" and "sterile simplifications".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Bilton received a difficult reception after Weiss installed him as the leader of “60 Minutes,” immediately elevating the author, documentary producer and former columnist into one of the most prestigious positions in television news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“I’m hoping to win by a lot, because our reception of the doors has been incredible,” Park said.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

This time he was led into a reception room where dozens of other men and women were waiting to see the president.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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