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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2
as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly
a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic 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
Laura Harold, Outside Online, 14 June 2025
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker raved about Harbaugh’s ability to connect with players and his authenticity.
—Ryan Canfield , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
From there, the plot hurtles forward: kidnappings, frantic road trips, a festival rave and high-stakes showdowns.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Verb
Another raved about the luxurious-smelling options, including Bergamot and Lime, Charcoal and Magnesium, and Fresh Fir and Spice.
—Laura Harold, Outside Online, 14 June 2025
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker raved about Harbaugh’s ability to connect with players and his authenticity.
—Ryan Canfield , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
The John Wick brain trust ultimately made the right call, as Wiseman’s actioner starring Ana de Armas now boasts his strongest reviews since Die Hard 4, including a rave from The Hollywood Reporter.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
From there, the plot hurtles forward: kidnappings, frantic road trips, a festival rave and high-stakes showdowns.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rave
Verb
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Leaning over him, Mary drools into Stack’s mouth, her appetite soon his own.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends learning the signs of overheating in dogs such as excessive panting, restlessness, excessive drooling, unsteadiness, or abnormal gum and tongue color.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Scientists published fresh data showing that huffing carbon monoxide could boost endurance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
2 June 2025
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Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace seem to have huffed an entire boxed set of Friday Night Lights before sitting down to brainstorm Landman.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
Noun
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One brave guy threaded his way across the traffic and went over and shook his hand, a handshake that caused applause from the crowd.—
Karen L. Rancourt,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2025
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Both the announcement and the debut of How to Train Your Dragon received strong applause from the CinemaCon crowd, and the film received positive reviews and even better box office tracking ahead of its release.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 June 2025
Verb
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In August 2024, Sánchez supported Collins by attending an event for her company, This Is About Humanity. Collins, who is married to former NBA athlete Jarron Collins, gushed about Sánchez and revealed that her friend had donated $1 million to her organization.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In a joint interview for The Hollywood Reporter, the actress and former journalist gushed over their tight bond over their heritage.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Wisps of images, smells, and sounds of home and her parents give way to a lengthy recounting of her mother, Lil, dying, a-bed and ranting.—
Jane Alison
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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In a video shared on social media, Brown ranted about the controversial couple.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The revelation of her cane at curtain call brings to their feet those in the audience who weren’t already inclined to join the standing ovation.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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His condemnation of authoritarianism electrified the audience, earning a standing ovation and setting a reflective tone that remained all week.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
20 June 2025
Verb
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As a storyteller, Tyagi isn’t too fussed about making his plot persuasive — the ease with which Nair and his co-counsel Dilreet Gill, played by Ananya Panday, manage to uncover evidence defies logic.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the footage, Leah, from Fort Worth, Texas, can be seen fussing Lunch Box and fawning over her sweet foster pup.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Noun
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While Monster Hunter Wilds received a lot of praise at launch, the longer-term fortunes of the game four months later have been dismal.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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However, Khanna offered rare praise of Trump’s presidential campaign, approving of his promise from the 2024 election not to get into new wars.—
Grace Hagerman,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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