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 trades will have their stopwatches out for this standing ovation, no doubt. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Soto’s first plate appearance Saturday was met with a standing ovation from those who chose to show up at Citi Field. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026 After the Cowboys’ win, Pete received a standing ovation from the fans in attendance and gave a speech in the locker room that generated over 10 million views on social media. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 Moments before a winner was declared, Eckert concluded her reign with two accidental tumbles on stage, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 28 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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