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
McKillop received another loud ovation.
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Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The food—served to classical music, an ode to the classics played 24/7 at Fawn Bluff’s greenhouse—was worthy of a standing ovation.
—Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
There will be one last celebratory ovation, on Opening Day 2026, for a reason that will become apparent here in a bit.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Kids cheered, some adults gasped and there was a standing ovation.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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Public reactions were indicated by applause during the Holliday school children’s performances and the district’s recognitions.—
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He was given a hero’s applause from fans of both clubs when he was invited onto the pitch at half-time.—
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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