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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Despite a standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival premiere, 90% Certified Fresh reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore on par with Fury Road, the big takeaway was that Mad Max pictures have a limited audience, even if they’re positioned as the big film over Memorial Day.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Lively received a standing ovation after delivering her toast, the final speech of the evening, before the night ended with a performance by Ed Sheeran.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
White Sox fans appreciated Crochet’s performance during a brief but brilliant stint in Chicago, especially in a season as dismal as last year’s, so look for a standing ovation if Crochet starts against his former team Sunday as expected.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Rows of spectators in Boston’s TD Garden, from the ice to the rafters, got to their feet in a standing ovation as American flags were unfurled throughout the crowd.
—Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Mar. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2025
Lively received a standing ovation after delivering her toast, the final speech of the evening, before the night ended with a performance by Ed Sheeran.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
White Sox fans appreciated Crochet’s performance during a brief but brilliant stint in Chicago, especially in a season as dismal as last year’s, so look for a standing ovation if Crochet starts against his former team Sunday as expected.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Rows of spectators in Boston’s TD Garden, from the ice to the rafters, got to their feet in a standing ovation as American flags were unfurled throughout the crowd.
—Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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