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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In a pair of dark aviator sunglasses and an effortlessly cool brown leather jacket, Ralph Lauren himself, 85, stepped out at the end of the show to wave to his guests, receiving a standing ovation in the process.
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The following books explore performance in various ways—its power and pressures—beautifully exposing the talent and vulnerability of the characters, and turning the reader into an audience member, eager to give a standing ovation.
—Lauren Morrow
september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
His outing ended with a standing ovation from visiting fans after striking out his last two hitters.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
On Saturday night, after the audience of the Royal Alexandra Theatre roared in a standing ovation for Fraser and his director, Hikari (Beef, 37 Seconds), the star became visibly choked up talking about the themes of Rental Family.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The following books explore performance in various ways—its power and pressures—beautifully exposing the talent and vulnerability of the characters, and turning the reader into an audience member, eager to give a standing ovation.
—Lauren Morrow
september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
His outing ended with a standing ovation from visiting fans after striking out his last two hitters.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2025
On Saturday night, after the audience of the Royal Alexandra Theatre roared in a standing ovation for Fraser and his director, Hikari (Beef, 37 Seconds), the star became visibly choked up talking about the themes of Rental Family.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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