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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


Example Sentences

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In northeastern Annaba -- formerly the ancient Roman city of Hippo -- Leo will visit vestiges of the city's historical past, as well as a reception centre run by Catholic nuns for impoverished elderly people.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Dubois, who once pretended to be a boy named Colin so she could be allowed to box, also received a warm reception as she entered to "I'm Every Woman" by Whitney Houston.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

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

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




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