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ovation
ovation
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Definition of OVATION
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval <received a standing ovation for the masterly performance>
Related Words clapping; bravo, hail, hallelujah, hurrah (also hooray or hoorah), hosanna, huzzah (or huzza); acclaim, accolade, citation, commendation, compliment, encomium, eulogy, homage, kudo, paean, panegyric, salutation, tribute; kudos, praise
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