OPEN ARMS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

open arms

plural noun

Definition of open arms

as in welcome

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Recent Examples of open arms The fact that Bill Lawrence, the producers, the writers, the directors, and the entire cast and crew welcomed me with open arms on a show as spectacular as this. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The students agreed that Bostonians have welcomed them with open arms the past few weeks, even amid Scotland’s overwhelming takeover of the city with the Tartan Army. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 June 2026 The Tartan Army -- the name of the most ardent group of Scotland fans -- made its way to the southernmost metropolitan area in the continental United States, as the entire city of Miami welcomed them with open arms. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 That doesn’t mean the creative community, which has remained largely opposed to AI’s incorporation into traditional filmmaking, will necessarily accept the decision with open arms, as actors, writers and directors have splintered on AI’s benefits. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for open arms

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open-and-shut

open arms

open door

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