as in applauses
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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In the biopic, Jolie, 49, transforms into the late opera singer Maria Callas, and prior to Sunday’s carpet, the mom of six was riding high from Maria garnering strong reviews as well as earning standing ovations at the Venice Film Festival, where Jolie cried, and the Telluride Film Festival.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Ovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovations. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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