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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As everyone rises for a standing ovation, a teary-eyed Jay stays seated, then looks directly at the camera.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Caine, seated in a wheelchair with three of his grandchildren standing behind him, delivered a meandering but deeply heartfelt speech that had the audience hanging on every word before rising for a standing ovation.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
Safdie held a surprise screening with the cast at the 63rd New York Film Festival in October, where the film received a standing ovation from the audience members.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Fans roared and whistled during a standing ovation.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Caine, seated in a wheelchair with three of his grandchildren standing behind him, delivered a meandering but deeply heartfelt speech that had the audience hanging on every word before rising for a standing ovation.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
Safdie held a surprise screening with the cast at the 63rd New York Film Festival in October, where the film received a standing ovation from the audience members.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Fans roared and whistled during a standing ovation.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 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 13 Dec. 2025.
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