Synonyms of ovation

ovation

noun

ō-ˈvā-shən 

as in applause

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• acclaim
• cheering
• praise
• acclamation
• cheer
• réclame
• plaudit(s)
• clapping
• rave(s)
• huzza
• tribute
• hail
• hoorah
• hurrah
• eulogy
• encomium
• hallelujah
• hooray
• hosanna
• panegyric
• commendation
• accolade
• paean
• compliment
• salutation
• bravo
• kudos
• homage
• citation
• huzzah
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booing
• hissing
• whistle
• raspberry
• hiss
• sneer
• smirk
• boo
• snort
• jeer
• snicker
• hoot
• taunt
• jibe
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ovation

The movie received rousing standing ovations at both the Venice International Film Festival and Telluride Film Festival — including an eight-minute one in Italy, which moved Jolie to tears — and is generating Oscar buzz for the star. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024

When Blunt first came onto the stage, the packed audience gave her a large ovation. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024

The true-crime drama, which premiered to a nearly 10-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, is based on the book The Silent Brotherhood by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024

When the curtain rose to reveal Malin, following an introduction from The Sopranos actor and friend, Michael Imperioli, the ovation was thunderous. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 2 Dec. 2024