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reception

noun as in celebratory party

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"He's hosting a reception on Tuesday night of next week. And as well, we'll see each other at various forums that are taking place between now and the end of the year."

From BBC

Tours of Winfield only allow you to see the ground floor, which is basically a "very posh" area for receptions, and the gardens.

From BBC

There was a muted reception for Lions for Lambs, which saw him reunited with Out of Africa's Meryl Streep.

From BBC

“The Smashing Machine” played to a mix reception at Venice and Toronto.

The announcement that the agreement has finally been reached will prevent a hostile reception from some in the city.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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