as in applause
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovation
The proposal also caught the attention of bystanders along the Riverwalk, who joined the ovation — turning the private moment into a joyful public celebration.
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Seth Carnell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Four of their own are council members and the two up for reelection — Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martínez — received standing ovations after their impassioned speeches.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Chock and Bates were welcomed by the loudest ovation of any competitors.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
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Seth Carnell, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Four of their own are council members and the two up for reelection — Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martínez — received standing ovations after their impassioned speeches.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Chock and Bates were welcomed by the loudest ovation of any competitors.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
Ukraine’s athletes were also greeted with a rousing ovation.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovation
applause
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But, as the Proviso students arrived at Roosevelt and 25th on Wednesday morning, they were met with whistles and applause from crossing guards and neighbors.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The audience, through polite applause, are led to create the adventure.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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