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
Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation after winning an Emmy for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — two months after CBS canceled the long-running show.
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EW.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
As Verlander walked off the mound, he was greeted with a raucous standing ovation.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The right-hander, who spent nine seasons in New York, received a warm ovation during a tribute video that aired as he long-tossed in center field about 25 minutes before first pitch.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 13 Sep. 2025
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EW.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
As Verlander walked off the mound, he was greeted with a raucous standing ovation.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The right-hander, who spent nine seasons in New York, received a warm ovation during a tribute video that aired as he long-tossed in center field about 25 minutes before first pitch.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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But applause fades when health fails, when relationships suffer or when leaders disappear completely.—
Anastasia Paruntseva,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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