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
In true Cannes fashion, expect a 20-minute standing ovation at the show’s premiere.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2026
The audience gave him a standing ovation.
—Time, 27 May 2026
The actress shared the news after the film received an extended standing ovation during its Cannes premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, the outlet reported.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The Spanish drama received a 16-minute standing ovation after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 May 2026
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 May 2026
The audience gave him a standing ovation.
—Time, 27 May 2026
The actress shared the news after the film received an extended standing ovation during its Cannes premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, the outlet reported.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The Spanish drama received a 16-minute standing ovation after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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Democrats in the chamber erupted in applause after passage.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The winner, Jennifer, an Ohio native, was determined by crowd applause and the judges' scores.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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