as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the young piano prodigy has received acclamation from audiences worldwide
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Finally, in regards to reports about the Colosseum crowd’s tepid response to stars or presentations, know that exhibitors in the room have never been a ferocious Cannes Film Festival crowd with standing ovations and whistling.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025 -
The ovations for Bernstein went on forever in part because Vienna was celebrating its release from infamy.—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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In addition to critical acclaim, E•MO•TION debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 album chart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
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The most recent game in the series, Mortal Kombat 1, was released in 2023 to critical acclaim.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
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“Acclamations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclamations. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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