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
Moments earlier, Nolan McLean walked off the mound at Citi Field to a standing ovation.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Assad’s 5 2/3 shutout innings in a 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays earned an ovation from the boisterous Cubs fans who filled the ballpark.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
During the game’s first media timeout, Gaudreau was honored with a tribute on the video board and a nice ovation from the Grand Casino Arena audience.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
And, as many industry insiders predicted, the back half of Madonna’s episodes focuses on the all-important debate around journalists timing festival standing ovations to provide a sense of how films will play in the wider world.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Assad’s 5 2/3 shutout innings in a 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays earned an ovation from the boisterous Cubs fans who filled the ballpark.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
During the game’s first media timeout, Gaudreau was honored with a tribute on the video board and a nice ovation from the Grand Casino Arena audience.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
And, as many industry insiders predicted, the back half of Madonna’s episodes focuses on the all-important debate around journalists timing festival standing ovations to provide a sense of how films will play in the wider world.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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The roar of applause from a grieving mother, not to mention a hug and handshake, has a deeper meaning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The applause after the final whistle on Tuesday night and the defiant chants of an appreciative Kop spoke to a gutsy performance against Paris Saint-Germain.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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