standing ovation
Risen audience's tribute
A standing ovation is applause given while rising to one's feet, expressing exceptional appreciation or admiration for a performance or speech.
The act of standing signals enthusiasm beyond ordinary applause: The audience gave her a standing ovation.
Standing ovations vary in meaning—some are genuinely earned, others merely customary or polite.
- cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
- clappingRhythmic palm strikes
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
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- fan culturethe wave, crowd chant, face paint, foam finger, tailgating
- Performance Termsencore, curtain call, debut, farewell tour, Broadway show
- Signs of Respectsalute, bow, handshake, curtsy, hat tip
- sports traditionstailgating, huddle, seventh inning stretch, awards banquet, team cheer
- success indicatorssold out, rave reviews, critical acclaim, gold medal, award winner
- theater eventsopening night, closing night, premiere, world premiere, curtain call
standing ovationdead silence
Total absence of sound
silence · polite applause · golf clap · crickets · walkouts
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