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ovation
[oh-vey-shuhn]
noun
an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
Roman History.the ceremonial entrance into Rome of a commander whose victories were of a lesser degree of importance than that for which a triumph was accorded.
ovation
/ əʊˈɪʃə /
noun
an enthusiastic reception, esp one of prolonged applause
a standing ovation
a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general
Other 51Թ Forms
- ovational adjective
- ˈپDzԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ovation1
Example Sentences
Australia's players, practically to a man, came to shake his hand and Markram departed to a standing ovation.
At the end, he received a standing ovation from his own benches.
King Charles was given a heartfelt standing ovation in Canada's Parliament in Ottawa after a historic speech in support of the country staying "strong and free".
Following a rousing ovation, designated hitter Aaron Judge — who upped his batting average to a league-high .398 — loaded the bases on an infield single.
Appearing to bask in the vindication, Panahi clasped his hands behind his head and leaned back seated in sunglasses, savoring the moment while those around him stood in an ovation.
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