as in applauses
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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In theaters, streaming platforms, and living rooms, these films sparked conversations, drew standing ovations, and left indelible marks on the cinematic landscape.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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
Crosby received two standing ovations.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
In the biopic, Jolie, 49, transforms into the late opera singer Maria Callas, and prior to Sunday’s carpet, the mom of six was riding high from Maria garnering strong reviews as well as earning standing ovations at the Venice Film Festival, where Jolie cried, and the Telluride Film Festival.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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
Crosby received two standing ovations.
—Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
In the biopic, Jolie, 49, transforms into the late opera singer Maria Callas, and prior to Sunday’s carpet, the mom of six was riding high from Maria garnering strong reviews as well as earning standing ovations at the Venice Film Festival, where Jolie cried, and the Telluride Film Festival.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Ovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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