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 Syrian regime crumbled at the moment when Zelensky was in France to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of the reopening ceremony at Notre Dame Cathedral, where the Ukrainian leader received a standing ovation.
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Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
There was enormous love and affection and respect for him in Cannes; a long, standing ovation and all that.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
As the show came to a close with a standing ovation, John took the stage to offer his praise to his collaborators on the project, as well as to remark on his ongoing health struggles, ahead of the release of Elton John: Never Too Late, an intimate new documentary heading to Disney+ on December 13.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
After their performance, the audience erupted into loud cheers and gave the couple a standing ovation.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
There was enormous love and affection and respect for him in Cannes; a long, standing ovation and all that.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
As the show came to a close with a standing ovation, John took the stage to offer his praise to his collaborators on the project, as well as to remark on his ongoing health struggles, ahead of the release of Elton John: Never Too Late, an intimate new documentary heading to Disney+ on December 13.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
After their performance, the audience erupted into loud cheers and gave the couple a standing ovation.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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