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
Through their applause and standing ovations, Democrats showed more support than many Republicans for the monarch’s remarks, particularly on the importance of NATO and environmental protection.
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
It was scored by a raucous standing ovation that lasted more than two minutes.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
At times understated, at others more pointed, the speech appeared to land well in the room, drawing many standing ovations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
The King entered the chamber to a long standing ovation.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
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Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
It was scored by a raucous standing ovation that lasted more than two minutes.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
At times understated, at others more pointed, the speech appeared to land well in the room, drawing many standing ovations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
The King entered the chamber to a long standing ovation.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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The problem nobody wanted to name Before the announcements, before Jensen’s entrance to stadium-level applause, McDermott opened Day 1 with a provocation.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Wattson, the Kromfohrlander who stars as Copernicus, trotted out (in a tuxedo) with his trainer to audience cheers and applause.—
Abby Stern,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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