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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His onstage appearance was met with a standing ovation from the stunt community.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The players walked onto the House floor to a standing ovation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
When the last monologue ended and the curtain fell and rose again, the cast was met with a standing ovation.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Fans in Pittsburgh gave Jack Hughes a standing ovation before Thursday's Penguins-Devils game at PPG Paints Arena.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The players walked onto the House floor to a standing ovation.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
When the last monologue ended and the curtain fell and rose again, the cast was met with a standing ovation.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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