with open arms

idiom

: in a very kind and friendly way
We were welcomed back with open arms.

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The actress welcomes aging with open arms, and isn’t afraid to listen to her body’s needs. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 May 2025 Will Hollywood’s gatekeepers stand ready with open arms? Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 19 May 2025 Family is everything here, and sharing this journey together will be met with open arms. Brittany Vickers, Essence, 1 May 2025 Lean on your partner, your friends, your village—whoever shows up with open arms. Mara Martin, Parents, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for with open arms

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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