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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When Talarico walked into the room to greet the 150 advocates, the crowd resounded with applause and a standing ovation.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
During her attendance on July 12, for the women’s singles final, Kate was received with a standing ovation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 July 2025
Harrison never backed down, including a fourth-quarter sequence that garnered a standing ovation from the home crowd.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
The studio audience went crazy with screams of excitement and a standing ovation.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
During her attendance on July 12, for the women’s singles final, Kate was received with a standing ovation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 July 2025
Harrison never backed down, including a fourth-quarter sequence that garnered a standing ovation from the home crowd.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
The studio audience went crazy with screams of excitement and a standing ovation.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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