ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
2
: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
Examples of ovation in a Sentence
He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage.
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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When the episode premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, the speech got a standing ovation.
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Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Though the line was removed for the broadcast, the ovation lasted nearly 30 seconds live.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Westwood praised the departing center back, who received an ovation in the locker room postgame.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The film received a 15 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice debut.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
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Claire McNear, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Though the line was removed for the broadcast, the ovation lasted nearly 30 seconds live.
—Haley Kluge, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Westwood praised the departing center back, who received an ovation in the locker room postgame.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
The film received a 15 1/2-minute ovation at its Venice debut.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ovation
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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