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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While everyone gives the duo a standing ovation, Zoe and company are devastated, knowing the truth.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 20 June 2025
And Royals fans arrived to welcome him with a standing ovation.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
The Pinocchio actress ended the number back on stage with a full gospel choir backing her up, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025
The movie debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival back in January and received a standing ovation from the audience, which reportedly left Lopez in tears.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 5 June 2025
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Barry Levitt, Time, 20 June 2025
And Royals fans arrived to welcome him with a standing ovation.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2025
The Pinocchio actress ended the number back on stage with a full gospel choir backing her up, earning a standing ovation from the crowd.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 June 2025
The movie debuted at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival back in January and received a standing ovation from the audience, which reportedly left Lopez in tears.
—Mekishana Pierre Updated, EW.com, 5 June 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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