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
James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
However, the flaky, buttery croissants — traditional, chocolate, almond and ham-and-cheese — are the bestsellers that receive raves every morning.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
After a rousing premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where it was acquired by Netflix, the film went on to make a strong showing at the New York, Mill Valley and most recently Middleburg film festivals, earning raves and deepening its resonance with every screening.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
AlUla has morphed from a sleepy archaeological site into Saudi Arabia’s adventure playground over the past decade, where visitors revel in raves and practice sunrise yoga in the same valley the Nabataeans once roamed.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke are among the ensemble cast of this Netflix thriller, which premiered to raves at Venice and received a cooler response at the New York Film Festival.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The reviews have been the usual raves.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
In the 1980s and ‘90s, a subculture known as the Bunker People took over the tunnels, hosting unauthorized and often dangerous events here, from raves to weddings.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
There used to be raves there in the nineties, in this natural amphitheatre.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Luckel raves about how thick the pillow is, which plenty of reviewers on Amazon corroborate.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
DeBessonet’s revival opened last year at New York City Center to raves.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Teammates play off each other well, and head coach Jen Quinn raves about their tenacity.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Both of these candidates have solid platforms and neither one raves hysterically on social media, so do not look for my name on their list of endorsements.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
But this group’s ceiling hinges largely on former five-star prospect Justin Scott and Ahmad Moten; Taylor raves about Scott’s upside and said Moten has the ability to be the best defensive lineman in the country.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, cream cheese and blueberry is a popular option, and Roberts raves about Buc-ee’s Sausage Cheese Jalapeño Kolache.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
My 17-year-old daughter raves about how trendy this denim look is.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
By day there are parades, rat control events, and grand juries to attend, but night is when the mayor comes alive, at crypto coin launch events, sweaty outer borough raves sponsored by a new credit card, and downtime at his pad in Fort Lee.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
However, the flaky, buttery croissants — traditional, chocolate, almond and ham-and-cheese — are the bestsellers that receive raves every morning.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
After a rousing premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where it was acquired by Netflix, the film went on to make a strong showing at the New York, Mill Valley and most recently Middleburg film festivals, earning raves and deepening its resonance with every screening.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
AlUla has morphed from a sleepy archaeological site into Saudi Arabia’s adventure playground over the past decade, where visitors revel in raves and practice sunrise yoga in the same valley the Nabataeans once roamed.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke are among the ensemble cast of this Netflix thriller, which premiered to raves at Venice and received a cooler response at the New York Film Festival.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The reviews have been the usual raves.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
In the 1980s and ‘90s, a subculture known as the Bunker People took over the tunnels, hosting unauthorized and often dangerous events here, from raves to weddings.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
There used to be raves there in the nineties, in this natural amphitheatre.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Ndiweni raves about how well prepared Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe and his staff were before the game.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Luckel raves about how thick the pillow is, which plenty of reviewers on Amazon corroborate.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
DeBessonet’s revival opened last year at New York City Center to raves.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Teammates play off each other well, and head coach Jen Quinn raves about their tenacity.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Both of these candidates have solid platforms and neither one raves hysterically on social media, so do not look for my name on their list of endorsements.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
But this group’s ceiling hinges largely on former five-star prospect Justin Scott and Ahmad Moten; Taylor raves about Scott’s upside and said Moten has the ability to be the best defensive lineman in the country.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, cream cheese and blueberry is a popular option, and Roberts raves about Buc-ee’s Sausage Cheese Jalapeño Kolache.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
My 17-year-old daughter raves about how trendy this denim look is.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
Noun
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The audience burst into applause after the first movement.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a white tux, the groom emerged to rousing applause, according to videographer Moziko Wind.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the world gushes over Africa’s natural resources, trouble brews with utilizing them—pollution, corruption, human rights abuses, criminal infiltration.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The songwriter frequently gushes about being a grandmother on social media and in interviews.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His speech drew several rounds of applause and a standing ovation.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Bulls paid tribute to LaVine with a nice video montage and a big ovation during a first-quarter timeout.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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The album has received considerable praise from critics as a late contender as one of the best albums of 2025, earning Allen some of the best reviews of her career so far.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Snoop’s praise climbed even higher.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The many Ravens fans in the house did most of the cheering as Lamar Jackson returned from injury to throw four touchdown passes.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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When Springer got hurt, there was some cheering heard by the Dodger fans in the crowd, who booed him loudly at the start of every at-bat.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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 9 Nov. 2025.
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