standing ovation
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An ovation where the audience stands up to show great appreciation.
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- The audience gave her a standing ovation for her performance.
- The celebrated artist received a standing ovation at the end of his inspiring speech.
- Everyone in the theater rose to give the cast a standing ovation.
- It was a truly emotional moment when the veteran performer earned a prolonged standing ovation.
- After the concert, the maestro walked off stage to a rapturous standing ovation.
- The team's unexpected victory was met with a thunderous standing ovation from the fans.
- She had never experienced such a heartfelt standing ovation in her entire career.
- The play concluded with a well-deserved standing ovation that lasted several minutes.
- To his surprise, the young scientist's presentation was met with a spontaneous standing ovation.
- The entire assembly gave the principal a standing ovation on his retirement.