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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At this year’s annual league meeting, Goodell recognized Katz in front of team executives, who gave him a standing ovation.
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Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Paddack, who hadn’t pitched past five innings this season, was sharp and efficient in his 7 1/3-inning effort, leaving to a standing ovation from the Target Field crowd and hugs from his teammates on his way to picking up his first win of the year.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Los Garza Rey Fenix received a standing ovation after a flurry of unique offense against Los Garza.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
With a standing ovation from The View audience, Biden’s appearance before a friendly crowd may be a counter to what is likely to be negative attention to his initial decision to run in 2024.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
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Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Paddack, who hadn’t pitched past five innings this season, was sharp and efficient in his 7 1/3-inning effort, leaving to a standing ovation from the Target Field crowd and hugs from his teammates on his way to picking up his first win of the year.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 May 2025
Los Garza Rey Fenix received a standing ovation after a flurry of unique offense against Los Garza.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
With a standing ovation from The View audience, Biden’s appearance before a friendly crowd may be a counter to what is likely to be negative attention to his initial decision to run in 2024.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for standing ovation
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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