hero's welcome
phrase
: an enthusiastic welcome for someone who is regarded as a hero
The astronaut received a hero's welcome upon her return from space.
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Former Blue Jays star Bo Bichette received a hero's welcome upon his return to Toronto after a high-profile offseason departure to the New York Mets.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Hero's welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero%27s%20welcome. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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