raptures 1 of 2

plural of rapture

raptures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rapture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raptures
Verb
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2025
  • His general advice to people attempting to craft humane, precise, and literate prose has scarcely aged, and his own bracing style still informs and delights.
    Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But overall, the dachshund’s antics struck a chord with the community, highlighting the challenges and joys of raising a puppy.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • For Sandra Choi, spending time in the garden at her Somerset, England, home is one of her greatest joys.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This ceramic cookie jar shaped like a Christmas tree or gingerbread house instantly transports us back to Grandma’s house around the holidays, with colorful, nostalgic charm that just begs to sit on your countertop.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The Deck Saigon in District 2 is an idyllic escape along the Saigon River that transports you away from the hustle and bustle of the city as local boats drift along the water.
    Duncan Greenfield-Turk, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Raptures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raptures. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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