Thesaurus results for RECEPTION

reception

noun

ri-ˈsep-shən

Definition of reception

as in event

a social gathering a wedding reception

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Recent Examples of reception Release, reception, and awards The first season, made up of 10 episodes, was released on Apple TV+ starting in August 2020. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton shined earlier in practice during 7-on-7 work, with three receptions from Mahomes — one on a slant, another between two defenders and his last on a vertical concept to beat Williams. — Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026 Williams also had a bevy of receptions and had a big gain on an end around. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Offensively, Small was the most consistent receiver with at least three receptions including one on fourth down for a big gain. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception

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Noun

Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

For dinner, Ombak turns out lamb chops and salads from Nihi’s organic garden, or moves its kitchen crew to the beach for BBQ parties where everyone’s invited.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
She was first elected in 1984 and served under six different governors from both parties, along with multiple House Speakers and majority leaders.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

The finish was calm, and came after good pressing from himself and Viktor Gyokeres, but the celebration that followed was what mattered.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Official celebrations were set to continue Friday with flag-raising ceremonies and other events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Related Stories Hosted by the publication’s copresidents Dea Lawrence and Ramin Setoodeh (also Variety’s co-editor-in-chief), the summer bash was emceed by actor and presenter Mario Lopez and his 12-year-old son Dominic.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
After managing to have a secret wedding earlier this year, Zendaya and Tom Holland reportedly hosted a bigger bash in the English countryside.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bash

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