Loud applause and cheering from a crowd to show approval or appreciation for a performance.
From Latin 'ovatio,' a joyful celebration less grand than a triumph. Based on 'ovare' (to exult), related to a Roman military honor with egg-shaped symbols.
A 'standing ovation' is the highest compliment an audience can give, and studies show that applause literally releases dopamine in the brains of both the performer and the audience—it's contagious joy!
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