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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Stephanie Diller, the officer's widow, received a standing ovation and thanked Trump for his support.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Mann unveils his in-depth, behind-the-scenes Archives project July 16, 2024
Mann, 81, took to the stage to a standing ovation.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Javonte receives push into end zone from multiple teammates and during commercial break members of the No Fly Zone secondary, who helped team win Super Bowl 50 were introduced to a standing ovation: Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, TJ Ward, Darian Stewart, Bradley Roby and David Bruton.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Pederson walked out to a standing ovation from Eagles fans in his first trip back in an October 2022 — yes, a Jaguars loss.
Beyond the Super Bowl and two other playoff appearances, Pederson’s effect on the Eagles can still be felt today.
—Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Michael Mann unveils his in-depth, behind-the-scenes Archives project July 16, 2024
Mann, 81, took to the stage to a standing ovation.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Javonte receives push into end zone from multiple teammates and during commercial break members of the No Fly Zone secondary, who helped team win Super Bowl 50 were introduced to a standing ovation: Chris Harris Jr., Aqib Talib, TJ Ward, Darian Stewart, Bradley Roby and David Bruton.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
Pederson walked out to a standing ovation from Eagles fans in his first trip back in an October 2022 — yes, a Jaguars loss.
Beyond the Super Bowl and two other playoff appearances, Pederson’s effect on the Eagles can still be felt today.
—Dan Gelston, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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