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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Love -- who missed the Heat’s two games in Cleveland last season because of personal reasons and a heel injury -- received a loud ovation before the game and then was honored with a tribute video during the first timeout, drawing another standing ovation.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
In his first game back since leaving the Cavaliers for the Heat in February 2023 on the buyout market, Kevin Love not only received a rousing ovation when announced with the Heat starters, but an even louder one when a video tribute was played during the game’s first timeout.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Aside from Tank, no fighter received a bigger ovation at the weigh-ins and presser earlier in the week.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Like the standing ovation that grew like a wave when Pacino took the stage for winning his Oscar?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
In his first game back since leaving the Cavaliers for the Heat in February 2023 on the buyout market, Kevin Love not only received a rousing ovation when announced with the Heat starters, but an even louder one when a video tribute was played during the game’s first timeout.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Aside from Tank, no fighter received a bigger ovation at the weigh-ins and presser earlier in the week.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Like the standing ovation that grew like a wave when Pacino took the stage for winning his Oscar?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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