Prolonged round of applause (7)

I believe the answer is:

ovation

(Other definitions for ovation that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic applause and cheers" , "Too vain (anag)" , "Show of appreciation" , "Applause, acclaim" , "Long period of applause" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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