reception
noun
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Reception is the noun form of receive. So at a formal reception, guests are received or welcomed or "taken in". A bad TV reception means the signal isn't being received well. When a new novel receives good reviews, we say it has met with a good critical reception. If it gets a poor reception, on the other hand, that's the same as saying that it wasn't well-received.
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Examples of reception in a Sentence
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
For the reception, Adkins changed into a short party dress, the Lottie by Nadine Merabi, featuring crystal waterfall beading.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Michael Thomas: The two-time Pro Bowler and 2019 Offensive Player of the Year was lost for the season with a Week 11 knee injury in 2023 and finished with 39 receptions for 448 yards for New Orleans.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
As at bars and restaurants, becoming a regular tends to elicit a warm reception and extra attention.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
Directors and executive producers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz spoke with The Times about their thoughts on the critical reception of the series and shared details about the new episode ahead of its release.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
On Thursday, Harris is scheduled to make an announcement about investments in climate action by the administration and speak at a campaign reception.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Giant larkspurs and lush artemisias weaved their way across the Art Deco stairway as guests ascended the reception hall.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
At a cocktail reception before the dinner, an astronomer from the Carnegie Institution for Science will inform guests on what to expect from the eclipse.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Reception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reception. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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