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as in drooled
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 huffed
to talk loudly and wildly
a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill
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Recent Examples of raved
Grisham’s defense was overrated by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who raved about his ability to man the center of the outfield.
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Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Heal Squad podcast host, 47, opened up about motherhood and raved over her 2-year-old daughter Athena.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
In his first game back from a six-game suspension, Rice caught two touchdown passes from Mahomes, who raved about the team's wide receiver corps.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
He’s raved about Ballard and his work ethic/overall improvement since spring ball.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Testers raved about its rare mix of stability, agility, and power.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Much raved about on TikTok, Polène’s leather bag styles are also prized by no shortage of A-listers.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
That was something actress Carol Kane, Keaton's long-term friend, raved about at the time.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Wegman’s bakery also is highly raved about.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the Heal Squad podcast host, 47, opened up about motherhood and raved over her 2-year-old daughter Athena.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
In his first game back from a six-game suspension, Rice caught two touchdown passes from Mahomes, who raved about the team's wide receiver corps.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
He’s raved about Ballard and his work ethic/overall improvement since spring ball.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
Testers raved about its rare mix of stability, agility, and power.
—Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Much raved about on TikTok, Polène’s leather bag styles are also prized by no shortage of A-listers.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
That was something actress Carol Kane, Keaton's long-term friend, raved about at the time.
—Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Wegman’s bakery also is highly raved about.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raved
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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Just like Roan did about her, Lauper also gushed about Roan’s hair.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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During a recent appearance on the Good Guys podcast, the actor, 62, gushed over his fellow Full House alum Lori Loughlin and their longtime friendship.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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She is outwardly spoken against transgender rights and has ranted several times about Representative Sarah McBride, an openly transgender member of Congress, and her pronouns.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2024
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Potential homebuyers, however, were not as enthused.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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My daughter was ridiculously enthused to dress her doll in this cute little nightgown.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Raved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raved. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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