as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the young piano prodigy has received acclamation from audiences worldwide
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Noun
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Other than the core players and bench boss Kris Knoblauch, Aubry got one of the loudest ovations during pregame introductions on Wednesday.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The standing ovations at Chanel for Matthieu Blazy, Dior for Jonathan Anderson, Pierpaolo Piccioli for Balenciaga and Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernando at Loewe brought so much love and connection.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dean is one of the most promising singer-songwriters of 2025, earning critical acclaim for her new album, The Art of Loving.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mario Cuomo, born in Queens, rose from a legal assistant to governor, earning national acclaim for his 1984 Democratic Convention keynote address and his leadership during his three terms.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Acclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamations. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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