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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

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At those prices, “you’d better laugh, give it a standing ovation, applaud, put it on Yelp and Google—the whole works,” said producer and theater communications executive Jay Michaels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

After closing the show with her lip-synced performance of “It’s Not Unusual,” by the lady-loving singer Tom Jones, El Daña received a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The remarks drew a standing ovation, starting on the Democratic side of the chamber, before spreading across the entire room.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kopitar received another standing ovation after the team handshakes, acknowledging the cheers from the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The kids in the stands jumped up and gave me a standing ovation.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli