plural ovations
: an occurrence in which a group of people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., show enthusiastic approval or appreciation by clapping their hands together over and over
They gave her a long ovation. [=they applauded her for a long time]
He was welcomed by/with a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage.
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/ovation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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