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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The two received a standing ovation and glowing feedback from judges.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The film received an 18-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Oct. 2024
Still on her feet, the crowd went wild — a standing ovation for a musical hero to so many fans around the world, but especially tonight at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
The crowd of officials, lawyers, policy experts, advocates and students gave the mayor a standing ovation.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Esther Kang, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The film received an 18-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Oct. 2024
Still on her feet, the crowd went wild — a standing ovation for a musical hero to so many fans around the world, but especially tonight at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
The crowd of officials, lawyers, policy experts, advocates and students gave the mayor a standing ovation.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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