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standing ovation

NOUN

applause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclaim accolade kudos ovation praise

STRONG

acclamation approbation cheering cheers commendation hand hurrahs plaudits rooting round

WEAK

big hand bring down the house eulogizing hand-clapping laudation

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blame criticism

STRONG

disapproval

WEAK

silence

NOUN

plaudits

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers clapping commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise raves rooting

WEAK

big hand laudation stamping

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval silence

Example Sentences

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Dressed in a white top, pink skirt and matching shoes, Williams arrived on court to cheers and a standing ovation from the capacity crowd in the Andy Murray Arena.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Saglimbene also thinks SpaceX’s bid for mom-and-pop investors will spill over into the Anthropic and OpenAI IPOs if SpaceX gets a standing ovation.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Wearing a show-stopping black suit with golden flowers, Henry rushed to the stage as the star-studded crowd leapt to its feet to deliver a rousing standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Sunday's game against Bournemouth was his 50th appearance of the season and he was given a standing ovation when withdrawn in the second half.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

After she hits her last high note and holds it for forever, the audience gives her a standing ovation.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

standing ovation

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