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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


Example Sentences

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For Vince, who spoke with AFP at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, the audience reception to news of the latest production, which sees the canine hero back on the basketball court, has been "overwhelming."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

As tepid a reception as that would have been, at least he would have been seen and not heard.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

MADISON, Wis.—Wayne Hsiung recently walked out of a Dane County courtroom to a reception that was unusual for a defendant charged with burglary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Here’s hoping a wedding reception spy is on the guest list.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Sergio takes us to a little area near the barn where my mom has to stand on a haystack to get reception.

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




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