"Standing ovations" refers to the act of a group of people applauding while standing up, usually after a performance or event. It shows that the audience is extremely impressed, appreciative, or moved by what they have witnessed. Full definition
Both players received standing ovations from the crowd of 8,812 when leaving the court during the final seconds. (si.com)
I'm thankful that Steven Spielberg's The Post received standing ovations at its debut screenings, and while those initial reactions can sometimes be misleading, we at least have the hope of a great new Spielberg film in our midst. (nextprojection.com)
The film is already getting standing ovations at film festivals and is out next year. (theguardian.com)