Applause
Applause noun - Enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval.
Standing ovation and applause are semantically related in clapping topic. In some cases you can use "Standing ovation" instead a noun "Applause".
Standing ovation
Standing ovation noun - Enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause).
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Synonyms for Standing ovation
Applause and standing ovation are semantically related in praise topic. You can use "Applause" instead a noun phrase "Standing ovation", if it concerns topics such as clapping.
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Related pairs
- praise and applause
- praise and standing ovation
- acclaim and applause
- acclaim and standing ovation
- cheer and applause
- cheer and standing ovation
- commendation and applause
- commendation and standing ovation
- accolade and applause
- accolade and standing ovation
- endorsement and applause
- endorsement and standing ovation
- hand and applause
- hand and standing ovation
Both terms in one sentence
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He did this, and was gratified at the smiles and the round of applause his speech got, culminating in a standing ovation.
Source: My Hovercraft Is Full of Eels - Betty will likely spend most of the next episode wondering what Alice did to get a standing ovation, while all she got was a polite smattering of applause.
Source: Technician vs. Performer - Rocco's mother dies when the "Applause" sign falls onto her head, leaving her staggering for a few seconds to a standing ovation.
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