as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovation
Lynch kept the mystery of all the work that led to this moment intact with that succinct thank you after receiving a massive standing ovation.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
The powerful music filled Icehouse with electricity, and several audience members stood for the song — not as if to give a standing ovation, but out of reverence.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2025
And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Guests enjoyed breakfast, coffee and mimosas and gave a standing ovation when Trump appeared on screen.
—Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
The powerful music filled Icehouse with electricity, and several audience members stood for the song — not as if to give a standing ovation, but out of reverence.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2025
And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Guests enjoyed breakfast, coffee and mimosas and gave a standing ovation when Trump appeared on screen.
—Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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