as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovation
Hamlin received a loud ovation when checking into the game in the second half.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
The introduction of the Slovenian sensation earned a booming ovation.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Glover, 78, ascended the stage near the end of Gibson's panel discussion, getting a standing ovation from the crowd after the two actors embraced.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
The introduction of the Slovenian sensation earned a booming ovation.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Glover, 78, ascended the stage near the end of Gibson's panel discussion, getting a standing ovation from the crowd after the two actors embraced.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
And a very big white one Keeler: CU Buffs players, staff gave standing ovation at legendary coach Bill McCartney’s memorial service.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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