Enthusiastic receptions for a person (8)

I believe the answer is:

ovations

(Other definitions for ovations that I've seen before include "Bursts or enthusiastic applause, often standing" , "Rounds of applause" , "Enthusiastic receptions" , "Great outbursts of applause" , "Enthusiastic cheers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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