ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: 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
2
: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
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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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The crowd that had welcomed Haley into the arena with a mix of both cheers and heckling, turned to nothing but ovation.
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David Lightman, Miami Herald, 19 July 2024
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have taken North America to the Nicolas Cage feature The Surfer which received a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes following its midnight section premiere.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The crowd-pleasing show earned a standing ovation with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and other NFL players cheering the ladies on.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The public address announcer then interrupted the Drake diss track to ask the audience to give the team a final ovation before heading home.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 July 2024
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David Lightman, Miami Herald, 19 July 2024
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have taken North America to the Nicolas Cage feature The Surfer which received a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes following its midnight section premiere.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 July 2024
The crowd-pleasing show earned a standing ovation with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and other NFL players cheering the ladies on.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
The public address announcer then interrupted the Drake diss track to ask the audience to give the team a final ovation before heading home.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 July 2024
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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