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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The director wiped away tears as she was welcomed to the stage at the Eccles with a standing ovation; the crowd continued to clap and cheer as the cast joined her with Tatum picking up his pint-sized co-star to swing her around with glee.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The declaration earned her a standing ovation from her studio audience.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Now a member of the Atlanta Hawks, Alexander-Walker seemed to be holding in some emotion as several of his highlights flashed across the screen before he was officially announced to a standing ovation at Target Center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu looked right at home in Minneapolis, where he was welcomed to the court with a standing ovation in his debut for the Timberwolves.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The declaration earned her a standing ovation from her studio audience.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Now a member of the Atlanta Hawks, Alexander-Walker seemed to be holding in some emotion as several of his highlights flashed across the screen before he was officially announced to a standing ovation at Target Center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu looked right at home in Minneapolis, where he was welcomed to the court with a standing ovation in his debut for the Timberwolves.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for standing ovation
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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