ovation

noun

ova·tion ō-ˈvā-shən

: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted

: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause

received a standing ovation

Examples of ovation in a Sentence

He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage. received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

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For the folks giving standing ovations during the show, the strategy seems to work. —

Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024 The ovation given Valenzuela during every in-game introduction or video board sighting is traditionally louder for him than any other former or current Dodgers. —

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 The most touching part of the evening was delivered late in the second period when a group of power company linemen from Vancouver were serenaded with a prolonged ovation from the appreciative home crowd. —

Tom Layberger, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 During its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4, the film received an 11-minute standing ovation. —

Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ovation