as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovation
Westwood praised the departing center back, who received an ovation in the locker room postgame.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Variety, that political statement led to a 30-second ovation in the room.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The movie received at 15-minute standing ovation following its world premiere, and footage from the premiere that Variety shared showed Seyfried growing emotional at the film's reception.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
But somewhere between the standing ovations and the Instagram carousels, a billion-dollar opportunity quietly walked out the door.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
According to Variety, that political statement led to a 30-second ovation in the room.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The movie received at 15-minute standing ovation following its world premiere, and footage from the premiere that Variety shared showed Seyfried growing emotional at the film's reception.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
But somewhere between the standing ovations and the Instagram carousels, a billion-dollar opportunity quietly walked out the door.
—Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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There is polite applause as Cristian Romero cushions a ball from the sky.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The convention center erupted in applause.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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