1
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her
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as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly
a man stood outside city hall raving about his tax bill
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as in applause
often raves plural
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for
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Recent Examples of rave
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
Lohner gets the nod for the moment after Payton raved about him earlier in May, especially because Payton was particularly impressed with Lohner’s physicality and blocking.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 May 2026
At a rave, Pacifique is overwhelmed by a traumatic flashback that begins to reveal a troubled past.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
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Verb
Reviewers rave about the thick cushions, which provide sink-in comfort while staying resilient against wear and tear.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
Lohner gets the nod for the moment after Payton raved about him earlier in May, especially because Payton was particularly impressed with Lohner’s physicality and blocking.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Noun
More than 1 million square feet of space will be used for exhibits, events, gaming, panels, cosplay showcases, movie screenings, raves and afterparties.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 May 2026
At a rave, Pacifique is overwhelmed by a traumatic flashback that begins to reveal a troubled past.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rave
Verb
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In the other room, Kayda is entertaining Bryce and Zach, who are openly drooling, and the scene could not look more like Challengers if Zendaya were playing Kayda.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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In general, bears show agitation by swaying their heads, huffing, and clacking their teeth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Only after sunrise did people dare to leave their homes, and by then a ferocious fire was huffing thick plumes of smoke over the city.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Democrats in the chamber erupted in applause after passage.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The winner, Jennifer, an Ohio native, was determined by crowd applause and the judges' scores.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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At the time, Siwa shared an Instagram post, gushing about their romance.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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She has also been criticized for not raising her voice on Selection Sundays, as if a conference commissioner could rant and rave more teams in the Field of 68.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Santat’s illustrations begin with straightforward, muted sincerity and become brighter, busier, and more gleeful—filling every corner of the page—as Sharpson’s narrator becomes ever more unhinged, ranting about fish spies, fish disguises, and fish taking over the world.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The film is currently at a hefty 27% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, which, for a Scary Movie film, is arguably the equivalent of a Cannes standing ovation.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Deadline and other entertainment outlets routinely publish minute-by-minute accounts of film festival standing ovations.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Need to put a filling dinner on the table, but don't have a lot of time to fuss?—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The strategy has earned bipartisan praise at home, but left her increasingly outside the party’s national resistance movement.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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The show closed early after a panning in the press, but Waddingham’s turn as Toulouse-Lautrec’s lover, Suzanne Valadon, was singled out for praise.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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