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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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When I visited Piker’s Twitch profile on election night, I wasn’t surprised to find him broadcasting live from El-Sayed’s reception.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

Then come the news clips—about sequels and triumphant box-office returns, about plummeting critical reception.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Two schools have been converted into reception centres for unaccompanied migrant minors, especially girls, the ministry said.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

In terms of the album’s reception history, “Revolver” has enjoyed a strange odyssey in the United States.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

I leave my office in the library and walk out to the reception area.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

Today, the room is used by the Royal Family to host guests, including heads of state, and for receptions and celebrations.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The most common violations include accepting lavish gifts, dining on public money or other people’s expense and arranging extravagant receptions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

This includes core staff costs, running expenses of the King's official household including receptions, maintenance of palaces in England and travel costs for royal engagements.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

And he is another bright spot in the Rams’ constellation of Stafford, the NFL’s reigning MVP; Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, who last season led the league in receptions and receiving touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

I witnessed and was sometimes invited to join christening and baptism parties, communion and wedding lunches, graduation dinners, wakes and funeral receptions.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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