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 band was also introduced to the crowd at Boone Pickens Stadium in November before Oklahoma State’s homecoming football game and received a standing ovation.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The hall of fame broadcaster received a standing ovation from fans, players and coaches before the ACC contest.
—Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Grammys 2025: See the Complete Winners List! Members of the county of Los Angeles Fire Department presented the album of the year award and received a standing ovation themselves, paying tribute to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
At one point during the show, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department stood on stage and received a standing ovation before presenting the winner for album of the year.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2025
The hall of fame broadcaster received a standing ovation from fans, players and coaches before the ACC contest.
—Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Grammys 2025: See the Complete Winners List! Members of the county of Los Angeles Fire Department presented the album of the year award and received a standing ovation themselves, paying tribute to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
At one point during the show, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department stood on stage and received a standing ovation before presenting the winner for album of the year.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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