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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Their taste runs so deeply Hollywood, their references so opulent and cinematic, that even a drink tray—in its cream lacquer and chrome border—tempts a standing ovation.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Murphy made his way to the stage, resulting in another standing ovation.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Princess Charlotte adorably looked on as the crowd gave the Princess of Wales a standing ovation.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Universal introduced Nolan with a sizzle reel covering his career and the largely theater owner audience greeted him with a standing ovation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Murphy made his way to the stage, resulting in another standing ovation.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Princess Charlotte adorably looked on as the crowd gave the Princess of Wales a standing ovation.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Universal introduced Nolan with a sizzle reel covering his career and the largely theater owner audience greeted him with a standing ovation.
—James Powel, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
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 23 Apr. 2026.
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