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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Biden was joined by labor leaders, retirement advocates and Democratic and Republican lawmakers including the legislation’s primary sponsors, Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and exiting Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, who received a standing ovation from ceremony attendees. —

Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025 Republicans in the chamber broke out in a standing ovation. —

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025 The Kings took a 6-point lead into the fourth quarter leading to some of the fans at Golden 1 Center giving the team a standing ovation. —

Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 31 Dec. 2024 No matter your first reaction, the second should be a standing ovation and roaring applause. —

Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for standing ovation

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