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
Chaka Khan received two standing ovations.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The crowd included former President Barack Obama, who received a standing ovation pregame – and even motivated Edwards’ performance.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Turpa received a standing ovation at Friday’s game.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The video captured her standing on stage as the audience waved and gave her a standing ovation.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
The crowd included former President Barack Obama, who received a standing ovation pregame – and even motivated Edwards’ performance.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Turpa received a standing ovation at Friday’s game.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The video captured her standing on stage as the audience waved and gave her a standing ovation.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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The chamber erupted in applause as the semi-toothed heroes who beat Canada in Milan basked in the adulation of the United States Congress.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Trump called Hellebuyck and his teammates into the House chamber, where they were greeted with applause.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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