ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
2
: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
Examples of ovation in a Sentence
He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage.
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Bello walked off the mound to a standing ovation, and following the game Cora heaped praise on the third-year right-hander.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
When the long round number finally in his back pocket, the crowd responded with the lengthy standing ovation.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Once again, the audience jumped to its feet, the standing ovation outlasting the love the crowd had just given Mamdani.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 June 2025
Multiple standing ovations popped up throughout the evening, especially for stars Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman, who played Ivy Lynn and Karen Cartwright (the characters made famous on screen by Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
When the long round number finally in his back pocket, the crowd responded with the lengthy standing ovation.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Once again, the audience jumped to its feet, the standing ovation outlasting the love the crowd had just given Mamdani.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 June 2025
Multiple standing ovations popped up throughout the evening, especially for stars Robyn Hurder and Caroline Bowman, who played Ivy Lynn and Karen Cartwright (the characters made famous on screen by Megan Hilty and Katharine McPhee).
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ovation
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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