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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Her off-the-cuff and expletive-laden outburst inspires a standing ovation and dozens of women in the room to also remove their wigs.
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 May 2025
Agyemang departed to a standing ovation in the 87th minute, his work complete.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
The fan favorite grounded out to end the inning, but left to a standing ovation from a crowd that remembers his contributions to bringing the Royals their second championship in franchise history.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The ace pitcher exited the game to a standing ovation.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 May 2025
Agyemang departed to a standing ovation in the 87th minute, his work complete.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025
The fan favorite grounded out to end the inning, but left to a standing ovation from a crowd that remembers his contributions to bringing the Royals their second championship in franchise history.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
The ace pitcher exited the game to a standing ovation.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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