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ovation

noun as in clapping and cheers

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After Carey was shot, the House of Representatives gave the Capitol Police a standing ovation.

Democrats gave Pelosi a standing ovation as the final tally was announced, while the Republican side of the chamber was nearly empty.

From Fortune

Like Nixon, when he declared Bush the winner – asking God to bless his opponent – Gore drew a standing ovation.

She not only earned a standing ovation and passing grade, but it laid the groundwork for her academic and musical career.

From Ozy

He is happy and at peace with retiring at 28 — even if there was no ovation, no coverage, no ceremony to offer tear-filled gratitude to his teammates, family or fans.

The two were greeted with a standing ovation from the audience in the sold-out Empire Theatre.

When you have a number like “Maybe This Time” that is so powerful you need to have a standing ovation afterwards.

But if someone falls on the floor or voids themselves that is a standing ovation.

Before he could sip, his name was announced and he had to run onto the stage to receive a standing ovation.

Its placing at the apex of British life is itself a little nuts, as the Ovation series shows.

The party were greeted with one continued ovation during the journey.

When the espada finally performs his courageous feat under such conditions, he obtains such an ovation as his skill deserves.

A moment afterward the Kiowa finished his boastful tale, and received a noisy ovation from his people.

He insists that this is the only fitting thing to do, that to live after such a reception and ovation would be an anti-climax.

Mr. Lincoln met with a splendid ovation from the troops and the colored people as he rode about the city.

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On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to ovation, such as: acclaim, acclamation, applause, testimonial, bravos, and cheering.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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