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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Inside the auditorium, enthusiastic festival-goers cheered and broke into applause several times throughout the film, culminating in a standing ovation as John took the stage.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
His parents received a standing ovation after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last month.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
At the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, the Oscar winner’s film Maria received a standing ovation at a Monday, Sept. 2 screening.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Navarro was greeted with a thunderous applause and a standing ovation—the longest of any speaker so far since the convention began on Monday.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 18 July 2024
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
His parents received a standing ovation after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago last month.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
At the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, the Oscar winner’s film Maria received a standing ovation at a Monday, Sept. 2 screening.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024
Navarro was greeted with a thunderous applause and a standing ovation—the longest of any speaker so far since the convention began on Monday.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 18 July 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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