curtain call

NOUN

appearance to receive applause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applause ovation

WEAK

bow curtain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

silence

Example Sentences

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Beyond all that, this curtain call means leaving behind one of TV’s best intergenerational relationships and its most poignant, accurate exploration of the craggy emotional geography of friendships between women.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday's curtain call, 62-year-old Colbert has at times cut a subdued figure, lacking some of his usual cheerful flair.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

And an unnecessary coda that comes after the curtain call never should have made it out of rehearsals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Kwon’s sentencing is a curtain call for the brash entrepreneur who was among the loudest and most influential cheerleaders for digital currencies during the 2021-22 crypto boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

I heard my name for another curtain call.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt