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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Audiences responded by giving Brown a standing ovation that lasted nearly five minutes.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 July 2025
The new Champion Golfer of the Year gave another example of his extraordinary superiority in men's professional golf, earning standing ovations from the crowd at Royal Portrush.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
After the bill passed the House on Monday, lawmakers gave the women a standing ovation.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
The crowd gave a standing ovation after the introduction of Jenks’ family.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 July 2025
The new Champion Golfer of the Year gave another example of his extraordinary superiority in men's professional golf, earning standing ovations from the crowd at Royal Portrush.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
After the bill passed the House on Monday, lawmakers gave the women a standing ovation.
—Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
The crowd gave a standing ovation after the introduction of Jenks’ family.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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 5 Aug. 2025.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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