standing ovation

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standing ovation - enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)

credit, recognition - approval; "give her recognition for trying"; "he was given credit for his work"; "give her credit for trying"

applause, clapping, hand clapping - a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

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standing ovation

staande ovatie

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26 at Cultural Center of the Philippines, Espiritu got triple standing ovations with pianist Mariel Ilusorio.

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Mr Gibbins said: "With two standing ovations to finish, we made our way back to Bugibba knowing we had upheld and enhanced the reputation of Welsh choral singing on the island.

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What is so threatening about her?" And the congregation does indeed support Stroud, who received not one but two standing ovations during her coming-out sermon.

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