ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən 
1
: a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
2
: an expression or demonstration of popular acclaim especially by enthusiastic applause
received a standing ovation
Examples of ovation in a Sentence
He was welcomed by a warm ovation when he came out onto the stage.
received a standing ovation for the masterly performance
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The Sons of Texas MJF walked out with The Hurt Syndicate to a rousing ovation.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The ovation when the priest said the prayer and said ‘God bless our Pacers’ was great.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Mayer drew a huge ovation from the crowd and was able to get the ball back for posterity, but unfortunately for Boston the hit was one of the only offensive highlights of the day.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
The six-minute ovation at one of the world’s top film festivals is only the icing on the cake.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The ovation when the priest said the prayer and said ‘God bless our Pacers’ was great.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
Mayer drew a huge ovation from the crowd and was able to get the ball back for posterity, but unfortunately for Boston the hit was one of the only offensive highlights of the day.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
The six-minute ovation at one of the world’s top film festivals is only the icing on the cake.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ovation
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“Ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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ovation
noun
ova·tion
ō-ˈvā-shən
: a public expression of praise : enthusiastic applause
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