ovation

noun

ova·tion ō-ˈvā-shən

: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted

: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause

received a standing ovation

Examples of ovation in a Sentence

He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage. received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

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After the song ended, there were even more cheers and a longer ovation than usual, which some people thought could be fans' way of showing support at a time of possible heartache. —

Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 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 That was evident in the loud ovation attendees gave to Trump’s successor and now predecessor, Joe Biden, who in the last four years restored the presidential traditions surrounding the ceremony, including annual attendance and the staging of a pre-event White House reception. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024 Mountain America Stadium erupted with a long ovation for the Sun Devils, led by running back Cam Skattebo carrying the Big 12 championship MVP belt after beating Iowa State in Dallas. —

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ovation