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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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While theatrical revenue is important, the measure of success for “Masters of the Universe” could also include its eventual reception on streaming platforms and, of course, toy sales, analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Conde rises at 5:30 am to take an hour-long bus ride from the reception centre where he lives to the farm.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

A lukewarm market reception for an early OpenAI listing, which seems plausible given the steady drumbeat of dysfunction at the Sam Altman-led company, could force Anthropic to delay or scale back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I shall have to infest Camilla and go to the reception on her,” Louise decided.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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