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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In September, the film received a standing ovation at the New York Film Festival.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Understandably, the number 8 received a standing ovation when he was brought off in the 85th minute and was in a fine mood with reporters in the mixed zone post-match.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The duo received a standing ovation from the Staples Cen—err, Crypto.com Arena, as both of the athletes tore off their warm-ups and took the floor.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Gaining a standing ovation and the judges’ validation, Payne had opened the door to a music career that would take him well beyond Britain.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Understandably, the number 8 received a standing ovation when he was brought off in the 85th minute and was in a fine mood with reporters in the mixed zone post-match.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The duo received a standing ovation from the Staples Cen—err, Crypto.com Arena, as both of the athletes tore off their warm-ups and took the floor.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Gaining a standing ovation and the judges’ validation, Payne had opened the door to a music career that would take him well beyond Britain.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for standing ovation
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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