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reception

[ri-sep-shuhn] / rɪˈsɛp ʃən /


NOUN
celebratory party
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
disacknowledgment


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The Dodgers’ recovering utilityman struggled to encapsulate his feelings about the reception.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Friday's schedule will involve further talks between the two top leaders, as well as a tea reception, before Trump boards Air Force One for his flight back to Washington.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Despite a distinctly lukewarm reception from the public so far, support from the top for digital ID has never fallen off the agenda.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Laser reception requires fewer relays and can be located at the data center, rather than relayed from a special antenna.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Then I walked around the reception area three times.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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