Look up: Ovation

1. ovation
   [Noun] Loud applause or cheering.
   Example: The prize-winner received a standing ovation as he went up on the stage to receive his medal.
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2. ovation
   [n] - enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
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3. ovation
   In ancient Rome, a lesser form of victory procession (triumph) awarded to a victorious Roman general who had achieved minor success or success in a minor war. The Senate did not head the procession...
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4. Ovation
   O·va'tion noun [ Latin ovatio , from ovare to exult, rejoice, triumph in an ovation; confer Greek ... to shout: confer French ovation .] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bl...
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5. ovation
   1. A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. ... 2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. 'To rain an April of ovation round Their statues.' (Tennyson) ... Origin: L. Ovatio, fr. Ovar...
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6. ovation
   standing ovation noun enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
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7. Ovation
   • (n.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. • (n.) Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite.
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8. Ovation
   A tremendous applause given by an audience in response to a play or the cast members of a play.
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9. Ovation
   The `ovation` () was a lower form of the Roman triumph. Ovations were granted, when war was not declared between enemies on the level of states, when an enemy was considered basely inferior (slaves, pirates) or when the general conflict was resolved with little to no bloodshed or danger to the army ...
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10. Ovation
    (TV channel) `Ovation` is a television channel that airs programming dedicated to the arts and contemporary culture. It features programming devoted to performance, people, art, music and film. In addition, Ovation features in-depth profiles on various artists and performers, Arts news from t...
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