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
The speech was a high-stakes diplomatic moment, but he was met with a warm and bipartisan reception and received several standing ovations.
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Max Foster, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Through their applause and standing ovations, Democrats showed more support than many Republicans for the monarch’s remarks, particularly on the importance of NATO and environmental protection.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, 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
He was met with rapturous standing ovations at the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony upon his return to the stage months later.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Curry came off the bench to rousing standing ovations in his first two home games before returning to the starting five for Friday night's loss at Sacramento.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The family of Troy Murray, a former forward and team broadcaster who died last month, got one of the day's loudest ovations when they were shown on the videoboard.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway experience hasn’t been all roses and standing ovations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
And, as many industry insiders predicted, the back half of Madonna’s episodes focuses on the all-important debate around journalists timing festival standing ovations to provide a sense of how films will play in the wider world.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Max Foster, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Through their applause and standing ovations, Democrats showed more support than many Republicans for the monarch’s remarks, particularly on the importance of NATO and environmental protection.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, 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
He was met with rapturous standing ovations at the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony upon his return to the stage months later.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Curry came off the bench to rousing standing ovations in his first two home games before returning to the starting five for Friday night's loss at Sacramento.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The family of Troy Murray, a former forward and team broadcaster who died last month, got one of the day's loudest ovations when they were shown on the videoboard.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Megan Thee Stallion’s Broadway experience hasn’t been all roses and standing ovations.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
And, as many industry insiders predicted, the back half of Madonna’s episodes focuses on the all-important debate around journalists timing festival standing ovations to provide a sense of how films will play in the wider world.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovations
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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
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His most recent appearance on the hit series Shrinking has drawn critical acclaim and, for the star, an even closer bond with collaborator Harrison Ford.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The organization’s connection to American Zoetrope and the Coppola family’s long-standing place in Hollywood history adds a layer of acclaim and prestige to any film program that’s focused on artistic access.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Ovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovations. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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