as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Thierry Henry at the Bernabeu, an ovation from the Spanish fans for a precocious young teenaged midfielder called Cesc Fabregas, and an absolutely surreal back line including Emmanuel Eboue, Philippe Senderos and Mathieu Flamini keeping out the Galacticos.
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Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite strong reaction and an 11-minute standing ovation following its Cannes premiere, The Apprentice struggled before finding distribution from Briarcliff Entertainment.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.
—Del Mar Foundation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Despite strong reaction and an 11-minute standing ovation following its Cannes premiere, The Apprentice struggled before finding distribution from Briarcliff Entertainment.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.
—Del Mar Foundation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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