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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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Does it make you a bad wedding guest to get engaged during the reception?

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026

Tuttle has spoken frankly about his film’s somewhat radioactive reception.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

The exhibit was unveiled during a private reception on Saturday followed by a free preview day open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Analysts said the reception to SpaceX was a good omen for two major artificial-intelligence IPOs expected later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

There were public phones at several places in the city, but of course messages went to a public reception center at the other end.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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