Synonyms of ovation

ovation

noun

ō-ˈvā-shən 

as in applause

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• acclaim
• cheering
• praise
• acclamation
• cheer
• réclame
• plaudit(s)
• clapping
• rave(s)
• tribute
• hail
• hurrah
• eulogy
• encomium
• hallelujah
• hosanna
• panegyric
• commendation
• paean
• accolade
• compliment
• salutation
• bravo
• kudos
• homage
• citation
• huzzah
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booing
• hissing
• whistle
• raspberry
• hiss
• sneer
• smirk
• boo
• snort
• jeer
• snicker
• hoot
• taunt
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ovation

Ohtani, welcomed back in his first at-bat by a partial standing ovation, walked in his second plate appearance. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

The 21,269 fans in Kauffman Stadium gave Perez a rousing ovation, even as the Royals began the game down 1-0 after the first. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

For much of the first half, the loudest ovation went to a fan dancing on a railing in the stairwell during a timeout. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

When coach Kevin Stefanski removed Rush with the Falcons trailing Carolina 27-3 in the third quarter, Strand entered to a loud ovation. — CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026