ovation
ova|tion /oʊv'eɪʃən/ (ovations)
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An ovation is a large amount of applause from an audience for a particular performer or speaker. (FORMAL)
They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant, loyal ovation.
see also standing ovationstand|ing ova|tion (standing ovations)
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If a speaker or performer gets a standing ovation when they have finished speaking or performing, the audience stands up to clap in order to show its admiration or support.
[N-COUNT]
An ovation is a large amount of applause from an audience for a particular performer or speaker. (FORMAL)
They had lost by a wide margin, but their supporters gave them a defiant, loyal ovation.
see also standing ovationstand|ing ova|tion (standing ovations)
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If a speaker or performer gets a standing ovation when they have finished speaking or performing, the audience stands up to clap in order to show its admiration or support.