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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 In an interview with Vanity Fair, Barbera highlights the impact a positive reception at a film festival can have on a smaller movie. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 Despite a mixed reception from critics upon its release, Cruel Intentions has since become a cult classic, spawning a prequel, a sequel, a jukebox musical, and a TV series. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 Following the service, there was a procession through the streets of Trondheim and a reception. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The open layout includes reception, dining, and kitchen areas on the lower level and two en-suite bedrooms on the upper. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reception

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Noun

August's payrolls report, out Friday, will be the main event for economic data.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
At one of the first promotional events, Bullock briefly chatted about her time on the Miss Congeniality franchise.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Unsurprisingly, the Elie Saab H&M collection plays up after-dark glamour, and just in time for holiday party season, too.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
The strain between city and club began in 2022, when a land deal between two parties for the Angels to purchase the stadium and surrounding property fell through amid a scandal.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

Both posed with the actor's granddaughter, Melissa Talmadge Cox, who first met Fadem at another Keaton celebration ten years ago in Muskegon, Mich.

— Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
The eveningwear collection is designed for red carpets, galas, black-tie celebrations and other memorable occasions.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Seasonal menu items listed on its website include an upside down peach cobbler latte, matcha-mallow latte with strawberry cold foam, birthday bash frappe and a sriracha club sandwich.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Both young men were out with friends at the holiday bash and, prosecutors said, did not know the teen who took their lives.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

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