standing ovation
noun
: an occurrence in which the people at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., stand up and applaud to show enthusiastic approval or appreciation
The crowd gave her a standing ovation.
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After the opening bit, a kinda-sorta reprise of Bargatze’s Washington’s Dream sketch from his two Saturday Night Live hosting gigs, Colbert took the stage to a standing ovation to announce the first category of the night.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
His win was met with a standing ovation from celebrities in the audience.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
His win was met by a standing ovation.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Too bad, as there was a lot of Hollywood love for this movie the other night at its Tuesday premiere with a standing ovation from Jack Black, Jay Roach, Nick Kroll, Jim Gianopulos, Billy Crystal and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
His win was met with a standing ovation from celebrities in the audience.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
His win was met by a standing ovation.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
Too bad, as there was a lot of Hollywood love for this movie the other night at its Tuesday premiere with a standing ovation from Jack Black, Jay Roach, Nick Kroll, Jim Gianopulos, Billy Crystal and more.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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