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.
Examples of standing ovation in a Sentence
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Dahlgren, a nine-time Swedish Grammys winner, received a standing ovation after her performance.
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Fred Bronson, Billboard, 21 May 2024
Despite its controversial moments, the film was met with a reported eight-minute standing ovation with critics largely praising Stan’s performance of Trump without making the character feel too much like a parody.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
With her closing notes, the room erupted in applause, with the judges giving a standing ovation as Carter cried.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The Substance, a gruesome body-horror flick, had its world premiere on Sunday night in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and was greeted with a nine-minute standing ovation from the crowd at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
Once inside, Coppola was greeted by a standing ovation before the movie began.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 May 2024
Each designer who was bestowed with an award received a standing ovation and moments to soak in their accomplishments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2024
Belichick also appeared, to a standing ovation and loud applause, to serve up his own jokes about many of his former players who were at the event.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2024
Caleb Williams stole the show from Jameson Taillon on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, earning his first standing ovation in Chicago after being shown on the video board during the top of the seventh inning of the Cubs’ 6-5 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024
Fred Bronson, Billboard, 21 May 2024
Despite its controversial moments, the film was met with a reported eight-minute standing ovation with critics largely praising Stan’s performance of Trump without making the character feel too much like a parody.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
With her closing notes, the room erupted in applause, with the judges giving a standing ovation as Carter cried.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The Substance, a gruesome body-horror flick, had its world premiere on Sunday night in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and was greeted with a nine-minute standing ovation from the crowd at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
Once inside, Coppola was greeted by a standing ovation before the movie began.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 May 2024
Each designer who was bestowed with an award received a standing ovation and moments to soak in their accomplishments.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2024
Belichick also appeared, to a standing ovation and loud applause, to serve up his own jokes about many of his former players who were at the event.
—Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 May 2024
Caleb Williams stole the show from Jameson Taillon on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, earning his first standing ovation in Chicago after being shown on the video board during the top of the seventh inning of the Cubs’ 6-5 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2024
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“Standing ovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%20ovation. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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