as in event
a social gathering
a wedding reception
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Recent Examples of reception
The evening began with a Mass and cocktail reception before transitioning into a dinner and awards ceremony highlighting personal stories of transformation.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Hall also finished with 36 receptions, which was the second most on the team.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The reception line included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others.
—April 28, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
There's usually a pre-reception for VIPs.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Hall also finished with 36 receptions, which was the second most on the team.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The reception line included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others.
—April 28, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
There's usually a pre-reception for VIPs.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reception
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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The plan, conveyed through mediators in Pakistan to break a stalemate with Washington, calls for extending the ceasefire so the parties can work toward a permanent end to the fighting, Axios said.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Minaj will attend as a guest of Fox News, which is also throwing its own VIP party before Saturday's official dinner, Fox confirmed to USA TODAY.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that’s probably because Boldy blacked out during his own celebration.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The April 12 bash featured Care Bears, cake and crafts and took place at the children’s play area Off The Wall in Los Angeles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year's party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reception. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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