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 former president, and current Republican nominee, received an ovation from fans while walking in the halls and when he was shown on the jumbotron. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024

For the folks giving standing ovations during the show, the strategy seems to work. —Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024

The ovation given Valenzuela during every in-game introduction or video board sighting is traditionally louder for him than any other former or current Dodgers. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024

The most touching part of the evening was delivered late in the second period when a group of power company linemen from Vancouver were serenaded with a prolonged ovation from the appreciative home crowd. —Tom Layberger, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024