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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At the Shine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the crowd stood in a standing ovation for O’Hara after she was announced as the winner.
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
James was given a standing ovation from the fans at Ball Arena.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Fighting Irish players, who claimed the CIF-SS Division 7 championship on Saturday, received a standing ovation from their fans leaving the court.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan’s costar Delroy Lindo, fresh off his standing ovation at the NAACP Image Awards, made an emotional acceptance speech on the cast’s behalf.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
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Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
James was given a standing ovation from the fans at Ball Arena.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The Fighting Irish players, who claimed the CIF-SS Division 7 championship on Saturday, received a standing ovation from their fans leaving the court.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
Jordan’s costar Delroy Lindo, fresh off his standing ovation at the NAACP Image Awards, made an emotional acceptance speech on the cast’s behalf.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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