as in applauses
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovations
Her Private Hell, though out of competition, tied with Fjord for the longest standing ovations at this year’s Cannes through Tuesday AM.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
On Saturday, Teller got one of the longest standing ovations—around 10 minutes—of the festival so far during the premiere of James Gray’s Paper Tiger.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
At Cannes, as with other festivals, the length of standing ovations is carefully tracked, and Gray jokingly tried to urge the audience to keep the adulation going, pointing to his watch.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Cannes has become better known for its lengthy standing ovations than its boos.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
One at a time, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George exited to standing ovations.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The speech was a high-stakes diplomatic moment, but he was met with a warm and bipartisan reception and received several standing ovations.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
In their applause and standing ovations, Democrats were clearly more supportive than many Republicans of King Charles' remarks stressing the importance of the NATO alliance and protecting the environment.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
At times understated, at others more pointed, the speech appeared to land well in the room, drawing many standing ovations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
On Saturday, Teller got one of the longest standing ovations—around 10 minutes—of the festival so far during the premiere of James Gray’s Paper Tiger.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
At Cannes, as with other festivals, the length of standing ovations is carefully tracked, and Gray jokingly tried to urge the audience to keep the adulation going, pointing to his watch.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Cannes has become better known for its lengthy standing ovations than its boos.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
One at a time, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George exited to standing ovations.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The speech was a high-stakes diplomatic moment, but he was met with a warm and bipartisan reception and received several standing ovations.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
In their applause and standing ovations, Democrats were clearly more supportive than many Republicans of King Charles' remarks stressing the importance of the NATO alliance and protecting the environment.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
At times understated, at others more pointed, the speech appeared to land well in the room, drawing many standing ovations.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovations
Noun
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As Robertson and Salah continued to accept the acclaim of Anfield, the Dutchman sat alone in the dugout.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Sheep Detectives, which hit theaters on May 8, 2026, has received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2026
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“Ovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovations. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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