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
Cannes was bowled over by Trier’s Sentimental Value, giving it an astounding 15-minute loud, raucous and heartfelt standing ovation.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee and also starring Denzel Washington, has been receiving rave reviews and got a nearly six-minute standing ovation after its Cannes premiere.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Following the film's premiere screening at Cannes on Saturday, the audience gave a five-minute standing ovation.
—Carita Rizzo, People.com, 17 May 2025
Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
Highest 2 Lowest, directed by Spike Lee and also starring Denzel Washington, has been receiving rave reviews and got a nearly six-minute standing ovation after its Cannes premiere.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 20 May 2025
Following the film's premiere screening at Cannes on Saturday, the audience gave a five-minute standing ovation.
—Carita Rizzo, People.com, 17 May 2025
Giving his inauguration speech, Cunningham received continual rounds of applause and several standing ovations.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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However, attendees showed no sign of boredom and punctuated her approximately 30-minute oration at City Hall with applause.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Several speeches eventually erupted into loud boisterous lectures, while nearly every speech was met with a roaring applause from half the room.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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