Common collocations with ovation in American Collocation

ovation noun countable

US /oʊˈveɪʃ(ə)n/

huge

loud

rapturous

rousing

spontaneous

thunderous

tremendous

tumultuous

warm

Eminently moving in places, the film ‘Tarnation’ received a rapturous ovation, and with good reason.

At the end there was a standing ovation for him and the whole cast.

prolonged

five minute, ten-minute etc

Clinton’s appearance on stage brought the crowd to its feet for a prolonged ovation.

well-deserved

The lads got a terrific and well-deserved ovation.

be given

earn

get

receive

win

We received a standing ovation and a personal letter of congratulation on behalf of the King.