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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Yesterday, Senate Republicans were quick to give Elon Musk a standing ovation in the House chamber as President Trump heaped praise on his efforts to overhaul the federal government.
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Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Ginger was sitting next to Casey DeSantis, and the couple’s son, Mason, in the gallery as lawmakers gave her a standing ovation.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
According to the Associated Press, the two received a standing ovation from those in attendance, mainly made up of production staff.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The precedent-setting costume designer received a standing ovation at the Academy Awards.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2025
Ginger was sitting next to Casey DeSantis, and the couple’s son, Mason, in the gallery as lawmakers gave her a standing ovation.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
According to the Associated Press, the two received a standing ovation from those in attendance, mainly made up of production staff.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The precedent-setting costume designer received a standing ovation at the Academy Awards.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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