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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The Blackhawks showed a video of Toews' highlights in the first period, and the crowd of 19,894 responded with a long-standing ovation.
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CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Iranian director Panahi took the stage, to a standing ovation, ahead of the ceremony to read a statement about the dire situation in his home country.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Jan. 2026
When Tomlin finished his speech, every player in the room rose for a standing ovation.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The rest of the room followed, delivering her a standing ovation.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Iranian director Panahi took the stage, to a standing ovation, ahead of the ceremony to read a statement about the dire situation in his home country.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Jan. 2026
When Tomlin finished his speech, every player in the room rose for a standing ovation.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The rest of the room followed, delivering her a standing ovation.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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