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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Then he was helped off the stage to a standing ovation.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Goldschmidt, who spent the previous six seasons with the Cardinals, received a standing ovation before his first at-bat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
The Astros faithful gave Bregman a standing ovation once the video ended.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Perez battled back with a tilt-a-whirl, but Iyo did a front flip out of the move and landed on her feet to a standing ovation.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Goldschmidt, who spent the previous six seasons with the Cardinals, received a standing ovation before his first at-bat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
The Astros faithful gave Bregman a standing ovation once the video ended.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Perez battled back with a tilt-a-whirl, but Iyo did a front flip out of the move and landed on her feet to a standing ovation.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for standing ovation
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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