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ovation

noun as in clapping and cheers

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Upon his return Tuesday, the host was greeted with a standing ovation by his studio audience.

Naja Lyberth, who was one of the first of the Inuit Greenlanders to speak out about what happened, received a standing ovation as she addressed Wednesday's event.

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Kimmel was greeted by the studio audience with a long standing ovation and chants of “Jimmy.”

Clayton Kershaw receives a standing ovation in what might have been his final start at Dodger Stadium as the Dodgers clinch a playoff berth before beating the Giants.

So, when he then emerged for the start of the first inning, they serenaded him with an extended ovation.

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

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