as in applauses
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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Recent Examples of ovations
For Toronto, the ovations served as a reminder that while roster turnover is inevitable in Major League Baseball, players who leave a lasting impact on a franchise can be remembered more fondly than some others.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Otherwise, witnessing standing ovations after the premieres in the Grand Hall is always a heartwarming experience.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2026
Bono presented the accolade, the two talked Springteen’s music and activism and joined Patti Smith and her longtime accompanist Tony Shanahan in People Have The Power to standing ovations, clapping and loud cheers.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Regardless of the performer, Swift mouthed along with words and leaped to her feet to give ovations, cementing her status as a fan as well as an icon.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The usual response is to clap, which the phenomenon of grade inflation is turning into routine standing ovations.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
On Saturday, Teller got one of the longest standing ovations—around 10 minutes—of the festival so far during the premiere of James Gray’s Paper Tiger.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
Cannes has become better known for its lengthy standing ovations than its boos.
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ABC News,
12 May 2026
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Otherwise, witnessing standing ovations after the premieres in the Grand Hall is always a heartwarming experience.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
28 June 2026
Bono presented the accolade, the two talked Springteen’s music and activism and joined Patti Smith and her longtime accompanist Tony Shanahan in People Have The Power to standing ovations, clapping and loud cheers.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Regardless of the performer, Swift mouthed along with words and leaped to her feet to give ovations, cementing her status as a fan as well as an icon.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The usual response is to clap, which the phenomenon of grade inflation is turning into routine standing ovations.
—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
On Saturday, Teller got one of the longest standing ovations—around 10 minutes—of the festival so far during the premiere of James Gray’s Paper Tiger.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
Cannes has become better known for its lengthy standing ovations than its boos.
—
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ovations
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Coco continued to draw applauses and laughs while talking about women showing up to church in high heels and lace.
Noun
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The brand launched yesterday to quick acclaim, already featured on Moda Operandi and celebrated at a launch party hosted by Karen Elson with Iman in attendance.
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The idea is to help showcase films that received critical acclaim, but did not secure distribution or acquisition deals.
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“Ovations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ovations. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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