Synonyms of ovation

ovation

noun

ō-ˈvā-shən 

as in applause

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• acclaim
• cheering
• praise
• acclamation
• cheer
• réclame
• plaudit(s)
• clapping
• rave(s)
• tribute
• hail
• hurrah
• eulogy
• encomium
• hallelujah
• hosanna
• panegyric
• commendation
• paean
• accolade
• compliment
• salutation
• bravo
• kudos
• homage
• citation
• huzzah
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booing
• hissing
• whistle
• raspberry
• hiss
• sneer
• smirk
• boo
• snort
• jeer
• snicker
• hoot
• taunt
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ovation

The film received a 14-minute standing ovation following its world premiere, with Malkovich appearing visibly moved and fighting back tears during the response. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

During a standing ovation for the film, which marked one of the warmest and longest so far at the annual event, Waterhouse cheered on Pattinson. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Morris, in a while gauzy dress and bare feet, walks out to a standing ovation. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026