ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: 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
2
: 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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The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The emotions were unavoidable on Saturday for Ian Happ, who got a standing ovation for his 1,000th game as a Cub, as well as Matthew Boyd, who got choked up after winning his first start at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform, thinking of his late grandfather, a Cubs fan who grew up in Chicago.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Just over five minutes into the third period, the Capitals went on a power play, and Ovechkin took advantage, taking a pass and squeaking it past goalie Spencer Knight.
Capitals players stormed the ice as Ovechkin got a loud, long ovation.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Few inspire spontaneous ovations in public places, like the one U.S. Rep. John Larson received last month at Bradley airport.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
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Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The emotions were unavoidable on Saturday for Ian Happ, who got a standing ovation for his 1,000th game as a Cub, as well as Matthew Boyd, who got choked up after winning his first start at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform, thinking of his late grandfather, a Cubs fan who grew up in Chicago.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Just over five minutes into the third period, the Capitals went on a power play, and Ovechkin took advantage, taking a pass and squeaking it past goalie Spencer Knight.
Capitals players stormed the ice as Ovechkin got a loud, long ovation.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Few inspire spontaneous ovations in public places, like the one U.S. Rep. John Larson received last month at Bradley airport.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ovation
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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