as in applause
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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as in gushes
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 huffs
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 raves
Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
When Chalamet followed up these raves with wins at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes, the Oscar appeared to be his to lose.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Treating raves as a utopic ideal, as Laxe hints, is impractical.
—Álex Maroño Porto, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Sinners casting director Francine Maisler found her central character in a musician without a Hollywood résumé, Miles Caton, while best international film and best sound nominee Sirat canvassed European raves for performers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Since around 2022 after the post-pandemic crossover of South African music genres, DJs have infused African sonic elements into house music, a subgenre of electronic dance music that has been a choice for raves in Lagos.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
What Costco Shoppers Think Other Costco fans have also been getting their hands on the new croissants, which have continued to win raves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Since around 2022 after the post-pandemic crossover of South African music genres, DJs have infused African sonic elements into house music, a subgenre of electronic dance music that has been a choice for raves in Lagos.
—Ope Adetayo, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Sexton noted that it was used as far back as the 1790s as a recreational drug in Britain, and made a resurgence in recent decades at music festivals and raves in the United States and elsewhere.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Bove’s pick is Otivm Roof Bar overlooking Capitoline Hill, while Ojile raves about Terrazza Flores, the seasonal rooftop bar of El Porteño, a chic Argentinian restaurant.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Benji was also Osuna’s manager in winter ball and raves about him.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, Riyadh hosts music concerts, desert raves, and a store where non-Muslims earning more than $159,000 a year are allowed to buy alcohol.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Cristobal raves about the two edge rushers in Miami’s 2026 class — Venice (Florida) High’s Asharri Charles or Orlando Lake Nova’s DeAnthony Lafayette.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, Greenlaw’s been in constant communication with backup Justin Strnad in games he’s missed, and Bailey raves about his veteran presence behind closed doors.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The group is returning to Michigan City after their audience raves in January 2025.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with the Michelin star, there were features in Oprah’s magazine, best new chef accolades, New York Times raves and James Beard nominations.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, financial pressures led to risky programming — raves, liquor nights, quick cash injections that altered the building’s soul.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Mar. 2026
When Chalamet followed up these raves with wins at the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes, the Oscar appeared to be his to lose.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Treating raves as a utopic ideal, as Laxe hints, is impractical.
—Álex Maroño Porto, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Sinners casting director Francine Maisler found her central character in a musician without a Hollywood résumé, Miles Caton, while best international film and best sound nominee Sirat canvassed European raves for performers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Since around 2022 after the post-pandemic crossover of South African music genres, DJs have infused African sonic elements into house music, a subgenre of electronic dance music that has been a choice for raves in Lagos.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
What Costco Shoppers Think Other Costco fans have also been getting their hands on the new croissants, which have continued to win raves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
Since around 2022 after the post-pandemic crossover of South African music genres, DJs have infused African sonic elements into house music, a subgenre of electronic dance music that has been a choice for raves in Lagos.
—Ope Adetayo, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
Sexton noted that it was used as far back as the 1790s as a recreational drug in Britain, and made a resurgence in recent decades at music festivals and raves in the United States and elsewhere.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
The team raves about the hotel’s water pressure, and the waterfall shower lives up to the hype.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Bove’s pick is Otivm Roof Bar overlooking Capitoline Hill, while Ojile raves about Terrazza Flores, the seasonal rooftop bar of El Porteño, a chic Argentinian restaurant.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Benji was also Osuna’s manager in winter ball and raves about him.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, Riyadh hosts music concerts, desert raves, and a store where non-Muslims earning more than $159,000 a year are allowed to buy alcohol.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Cristobal raves about the two edge rushers in Miami’s 2026 class — Venice (Florida) High’s Asharri Charles or Orlando Lake Nova’s DeAnthony Lafayette.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, Greenlaw’s been in constant communication with backup Justin Strnad in games he’s missed, and Bailey raves about his veteran presence behind closed doors.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The group is returning to Michigan City after their audience raves in January 2025.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with the Michelin star, there were features in Oprah’s magazine, best new chef accolades, New York Times raves and James Beard nominations.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
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The antiprotons were then taken back to the lab in Tuesday's final stage that concluded with applause and a bottle of Champagne.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The difference between the applause Knight and Keller received during Storrie’s monologue versus the Hughes brothers was glaring (as was their far superior joke delivery).—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
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And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Anthony and Kate’s whereabouts are alluded to in the opening minutes of the season four premiere, as the Bridgerton family gushes over Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) baby boy, Elliott.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump's campaign used footage of the raucous ovation to help launch its TikTok account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vesia let out a yell and pointed toward the Dodgers' family section while getting a standing ovation from the crowd.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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And his ultimate war is with Bob, a tech CEO who rants about his haters and has gotten rich off rebranded snake oil and whose obvious corruption has been obscured by his self-mythologizing.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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One grumbles when the driver rants about development’s ravages.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And since his nomination, he's received widespread praise among Republicans, and a handful of Democrats, making his confirmation all-but guaranteed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Newsom’s candor deserves praise, not condemnation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Donghwa—who’s revealed to be thirty-five—rhapsodizes about Oryeong’s devotion, and filial piety over all, although (and, perhaps, because) his own family bonds are strained.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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From competitive runners sprinting across the finish line to families and first-time participants soaking in the atmosphere, the event carried a festival-like energy throughout the morning, complete with music, cheering crowds, and emcee callouts celebrating runners from across Georgia and beyond.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The cheering and thumping rolled like thunder when Arizona’s first 3-pointer, a shot by Brayden Burries, went in.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Towelie enthuses amid shots of a town overrun by the military.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Raves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raves. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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