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.

Examples of standing ovation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He is most known for catch opposing point guards off-guard with steals from behind in the back court, a move sure to elicit a raucous, standing ovation when performed for the first time in front of the Madison Square Garden faithful. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026

Drewenski offered condolences on behalf of the City Council and city staff to Clark’s mother, who was in attendance, prompting a standing ovation from the audience. —Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026

The Bo Nix clap back deserves a standing ovation. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026

Made by award-winning sister winery Gruet in Albuquerque, this glitzy sparkler comes dressed in a glittery label that’s basically a standing ovation on a shelf. —Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for standing ovation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration