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as in invite
a request for the presence or participation of someone at a specified time and place
She called to ask if we had received her wedding invitation.
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as in encouragement
something that arouses action or activity
He took the layoff as an invitation to embark on a new career path.
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Recent Examples of invitation
Their wedding invitations and all of the paper goods were designed by family friend and the bride’s sister’s godmother Champagne Maker on Instagram.
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, invitations will be extended by the rigidly nonpartisan arts institution, the Kencen assures.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
However, Markle has not publically responded to Rafferty’s invitation or acknowledged a possible Suits: L.A. appearance.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden declined an invitation to attend the Notre Dame ceremony, five years after a devastating fire, with the White House citing a scheduling conflict.
—Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, invitations will be extended by the rigidly nonpartisan arts institution, the Kencen assures.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
However, Markle has not publically responded to Rafferty’s invitation or acknowledged a possible Suits: L.A. appearance.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
President Joe Biden declined an invitation to attend the Notre Dame ceremony, five years after a devastating fire, with the White House citing a scheduling conflict.
—Sylvie Corbet, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invitation
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Trump has both talked tough toward China and regularly expressed his appreciation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with recent reports indicating that Trump extended an inauguration invite to the communist party leader.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024
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This invite usually has minimal details including the date and location of your event.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fletcher's encouragement comes from her own journey.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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With their encouragement, begin to build the courage to confront and release the patterns that no longer serve your growth.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Hudson's site was one of four downtown Detroit Bedrock developments approved for a $618 million Transformational Brownfield incentive.JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tax incentives are provided by certain state administrations to advance research and development in the sphere.Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The museum's launch, in 2003, was the first major impetus for the emergence of a robust new Bahamas art scene tackling issues of race, gender, and postcolonial identity.Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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But there is also little doubt that FSG’s 14-year reign at Anfield has been given fresh impetus — and that any talk of a sale is off the table.James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Musk, who has been spotted on numerous occasions alongside Trump since his election, is among those who appear to be influencing Trump’s policy and personnel decisions.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Vogue editors too, have their own individual favorites, tried-and-true cult finds and iconic red shades for every occasion.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invitation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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