GLAD HAND Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

glad hand

noun

Definition of glad hand

as in welcome mat

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Recent Examples of glad hand But for all the talk of South Carolina’s penchant for dirty tricks, the state also values the glad hand. — Sharon Lafraniere, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2024

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Noun

Europe rolls out the welcome mat Europe’s governments and institutions are eager to court America’s disaffected researchers.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, Elizabeth wants her work to be a welcome mat into her weird, fantastical world where others can find people just like them.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of welcome mat

Noun

Hachimura received a warm welcome from his former Lakers teammates before the game, exchanging hugs with Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The weekend would include a lakefront welcome party at Westward, an intimate rehearsal dinner at a private club, a ceremony at a chapel near her home, and the rest of the celebrations in her family’s backyard.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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