standing ovation
noun
: an occurrence in which the people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., stand up and applaud to show enthusiastic approval or appreciation
The crowd gave her a standing ovation.
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At the event, Dion received a standing ovation and thanked her family and fans for their constant support.
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
At the screening, Dion received a standing ovation.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 June 2024
Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Tony Awards and received a standing ovation from all those present at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 June 2024
The normally calm Povich, backing up home plate as the last out of the sixth was made, pumped his fist in excitement and received a standing ovation from the Camden Yards faithful.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
At the screening, Dion received a standing ovation.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 June 2024
Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Tony Awards and received a standing ovation from all those present at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 June 2024
The normally calm Povich, backing up home plate as the last out of the sixth was made, pumped his fist in excitement and received a standing ovation from the Camden Yards faithful.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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