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warm welcome

Idioms

A hearty, hospitable reception or greeting, as in We got a very warm welcome when we finally arrived. This expression, dating from the mid-1700s, should not be confused with the similar warm reception, which from about 1700 signified a hostile welcome, as in His rivals were planning a warm reception for him.

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warm welcome

Trump beamed and applauded when hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren in brightly coloured outfits waved flags and flowers and chanted "welcome, welcome, warm welcome".

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

He arrivedpenniless but was given a warm welcome by his hosts, when he was allowed to bunk up in the judge's house in Dundonald and was treated to an Ulster fry.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

Tamba — Walking into Tamba, you’re immediately struck by the opulent decor and warm welcome from the host.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026

Members of the International Olympic Committee gave a warm welcome to Wasserman, who was in Italy earlier this month for the Winter Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026

Even though they didn’t expect a warm welcome, no one was to be seen at the station, not even the attendants.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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