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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Mings received a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 66th minute.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
At the Oscars, No Other Land received a standing ovation from the audience in the Dolby Theatre when it was announced as the winner.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Fox received a standing ovation when the Kings played a tribute video during a first-quarter timeout.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025
The remarks received a standing ovation by lawmakers.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
At the Oscars, No Other Land received a standing ovation from the audience in the Dolby Theatre when it was announced as the winner.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Fox received a standing ovation when the Kings played a tribute video during a first-quarter timeout.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025
The remarks received a standing ovation by lawmakers.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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