ovation
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4.3
- noun
- /oʊˈveɪʃən/
- Let's all give a standing ovation to this product right here because it's beautiful.
- a standing ovation
- receive a standing ovation
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Watch on YouTubeAnd what he means by that is you can get an unearned standing ovation.
- And what he means by that is you can get an unearned standing ovation.
- And I've also never seen a gallery of cast and crew give an ovation.
- Former Prime Minister Paul Martin got a a fairly solid ovation when he said, let's call a spade a spade.
- But the standing ovation was nice.
- And here was Szalinski getting a standing ovation before an international audience.
- I got a standing ovation, which was unheard of for this work.
- Let's all give a standing ovation to this product right here because it's beautiful.
- And then when it was over, which felt very timeless, I got a standing ovation.
- And when the house lights went to half for the first act, there was a standing ovation.
- And what you didn't see behind you was the extras in this courtroom gave you a standing ovation.
- and gave me a standing ovation. And in the front row was mom and dad and my family, my grandma. And I remember saying in the dream,
Examples
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Their rendition of patriotic songs commanded a standing ovation and a few tear-filled eyes.
Academic text (2005) -
At this point, the entire audience stands and gives Malkovich a spontaneous standing ovation.
Fiction book (1999) -
But the standing ovation was nice.
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I gave you a standing ovation when you arrived.
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Now let's turn and give them the ovation that they deserve.
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After this statement, he received a standing ovation from the five thousand members in attendance.
Academic text (1997) -
Wade got a standing ovation when the award was announced.
Academic text (2005) -
Each student received a rousing ovation for each effort.
Academic text (2013) -
And so I'd like to urge you to give our scholars an enthusiastic ovation as I now introduce them individually.
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After his breathtaking performance, the audience erupted in a ovation that lasted for several minutes.
Synonyms
285
1.0
Clapping hands to show you like or approve something
220
1.0
Words or actions that show admiration for someone
140
3.0
An action or words that show you are grateful for help and kindness
134
3.4
Public praise for someone's achievement or effort
127
1.0
A loud shout people make to show approval or support
120
1.0
Shouts and applause from a crowd to show support
119
5.3
A loud shout from the audience to show approval
81
4.0
Clapping by many people to show approval
65
5.3
Praise and respect people give for doing something well
60
1.9
A short time when many people clap to show approval
58
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
35
3.5
A loud, long applause where people stand to show strong praise
27
1.4
Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement
21
2.9
Loud applause from an audience to show strong approval
17
1.0
A sound made by people hitting their hands together to show approval
4
8.2
Praise people give someone in public for something good they did
2
6.7
Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives
2
1.0
Striking the palms of your hands together repeatedly to show approval or admiration
1
8.1
A sudden loud burst of applause or cheers
1
8.2
An expression of strong praise for someone or something
1
9.9
A loud shout expressing support or celebration at an event
A loud shout of approval at a performance or sports event
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How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ovation comes from the Latin verb ovare, which means 'to rejoice' and was used for a small Roman celebration of success. So an ovation today is a loud show of praise — people rejoicing with claps and cheers.