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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Also in the hunt after a stellar showing at Cannes is Demi Moore's body horror drama The Substance, which reportedly received a standing ovation that lasted somewhere between 11 and 13 minutes.
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EW.com, 30 May 2024
Chester wowed with his bellowing vocals and dancefloor-ready stage moves, earning a standing ovation from coach John Legend and a chorus of chants from the studio audience.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Dahlgren, a nine-time Swedish Grammys winner, received a standing ovation after her performance.
—Fred Bronson, Billboard, 21 May 2024
Despite its controversial moments, the film was met with a reported eight-minute standing ovation with critics largely praising Stan’s performance of Trump without making the character feel too much like a parody.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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EW.com, 30 May 2024
Chester wowed with his bellowing vocals and dancefloor-ready stage moves, earning a standing ovation from coach John Legend and a chorus of chants from the studio audience.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 May 2024
Dahlgren, a nine-time Swedish Grammys winner, received a standing ovation after her performance.
—Fred Bronson, Billboard, 21 May 2024
Despite its controversial moments, the film was met with a reported eight-minute standing ovation with critics largely praising Stan’s performance of Trump without making the character feel too much like a parody.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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