as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovation
His adventure resulted in him getting the bat, bringing cheers, being escorted out by security, bringing boos, and then returning to his seat, bringing a loud ovation and high-fiving from fellow fans.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
The movie also stars Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Aubrey Plaza, Kathryn Hunter, Laurence Fishburne and Chloe Fineman.
Megalopolis made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year and received a seven-minute standing ovation.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025
After watching the montage from the visitors’ dugout, Pressly and Tucker stepped on the field, tipped their caps to the fans giving them an ovation, and gave a wave of acknowledgement to the coaches, staff and players who watched in the Astros’ dugout.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
The premiere also included a Q&A, after which Scarlett and Lance earned a rapturous applause and standing ovation when the cast introduced them.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
The movie also stars Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Aubrey Plaza, Kathryn Hunter, Laurence Fishburne and Chloe Fineman.
Megalopolis made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year and received a seven-minute standing ovation.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025
After watching the montage from the visitors’ dugout, Pressly and Tucker stepped on the field, tipped their caps to the fans giving them an ovation, and gave a wave of acknowledgement to the coaches, staff and players who watched in the Astros’ dugout.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
The premiere also included a Q&A, after which Scarlett and Lance earned a rapturous applause and standing ovation when the cast introduced them.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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