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
For almost three hours, at the invitation-only ceremony, the three inductees were celebrated with words, song and ovations in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s intimate CMA Theater.
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Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The standing ovation for Sullivan’s save mattered.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Farrell, who is retiring after 13 seasons, entered Saturday’s game as a 71st-minute substitute to a standing ovation.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Standing-ovation records aside, this is where things get tricky.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The standing ovation for Sullivan’s save mattered.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Farrell, who is retiring after 13 seasons, entered Saturday’s game as a 71st-minute substitute to a standing ovation.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Standing-ovation records aside, this is where things get tricky.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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The audience burst into applause after the first movement.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a white tux, the groom emerged to rousing applause, according to videographer Moziko Wind.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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