ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
2
: 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
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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When he was announced, the crowd gave him a 45-second standing ovation.
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Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
McLean walked off the field to an ovation from the visiting fans and from many of the home fans as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 41-year-old Burns received a nice ovation from the home crowd when he was recognized for the accomplishment during the first television timeout of the game.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox played a video tribute, and Bogaerts received a standing ovation before the first game of that series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
McLean walked off the field to an ovation from the visiting fans and from many of the home fans as well.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
The 41-year-old Burns received a nice ovation from the home crowd when he was recognized for the accomplishment during the first television timeout of the game.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The Red Sox played a video tribute, and Bogaerts received a standing ovation before the first game of that series.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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 8 Apr. 2026.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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