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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


Example Sentences

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On the large screen dominating the cavernous Jinnah Convention Centre, state television aired footage of his arrival and reception by Pakistani officials, prominently including army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Verizon has benefited from a flight to safety and from strong initial reception to new corporate direction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In other words, Ye’s trying to get a comeback going — and, to judge by the very warm reception he got at SoFi, he might prove successful.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

She shone, sober, at a reception given in her honor by Spiritualist friends.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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