Synonyms of ovation

ovation

noun

ō-ˈvā-shən 

as in applause

enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval

received a standing ovation for the masterly performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• applause
• acclaim
• cheering
• praise
• acclamation
• cheer
• réclame
• plaudit(s)
• clapping
• rave(s)
• huzza
• tribute
• hail
• hoorah
• hurrah
• eulogy
• encomium
• hallelujah
• hooray
• hosanna
• panegyric
• commendation
• accolade
• paean
• compliment
• salutation
• bravo
• kudos
• homage
• citation
• huzzah
• kudo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• booing
• hissing
• whistle
• raspberry
• hiss
• sneer
• smirk
• boo
• snort
• jeer
• snicker
• hoot
• taunt
• jibe
• snigger
• gibe
• put-down

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of ovation

The School for Creative & Performing Arts alum performed onstage with yeti-like background dancers and eventually got a standing ovation from the panel of judges. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Dec. 2024

As the couple received a roaring ovation at the end of their set on Saturday, Glenn held up a handwritten sign to the camera. —Candace Hansen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

After the song ended, there were even more cheers and a longer ovation than usual, which some people thought could be fans' way of showing support at a time of possible heartache. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024

Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader. —Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024