standing ovation
noun
: an occurrence in which the people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., stand up and applaud to show enthusiastic approval or appreciation
The crowd gave her a standing ovation.
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Wasserman Schultz received a standing ovation from most of the audience of about 200.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The Flyers were swept by the Canes but received a standing ovation from the fans after a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 4.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The City Council, staff and audience members responded with a standing ovation.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
That didn’t seem to matter at the rally on Tuesday, where nurses leapt to their feet to give Steyer a standing ovation.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The Flyers were swept by the Canes but received a standing ovation from the fans after a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 4.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The City Council, staff and audience members responded with a standing ovation.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
That didn’t seem to matter at the rally on Tuesday, where nurses leapt to their feet to give Steyer a standing ovation.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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