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
The crowd welcomed him with a loud ovation and cheered him on numerous times during the match.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Reese received quite an ovation from the sellout crowd checking out of the game for the final 23.2 seconds.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2025
She was met with a roaring standing ovation, including from Nodal, who watched from the audience, according to the outlet.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
As Cortes left the mound, Yankees fans responded with a comical standing ovation.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
Reese received quite an ovation from the sellout crowd checking out of the game for the final 23.2 seconds.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2025
She was met with a roaring standing ovation, including from Nodal, who watched from the audience, according to the outlet.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
As Cortes left the mound, Yankees fans responded with a comical standing ovation.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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