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 comedian was met with a standing ovation and the set was filled with his signature raunchy material.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Yamamoto wound up allowing one hit over 8 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts and no walks in the Dodgers’ 7-1 win and left to a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 37,832 at Rate Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd—as well as an adorable show of support from her family.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Video taken by a member of the audience shows Swift rising from her seat and lifting her arms high above her head to give an enthusiastic standing ovation during the curtain call.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Yamamoto wound up allowing one hit over 8 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts and no walks in the Dodgers’ 7-1 win and left to a standing ovation from the sellout crowd of 37,832 at Rate Field.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd—as well as an adorable show of support from her family.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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