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plural of rave

raves

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rave
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of raves
Noun
The routine earned raves from judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025 The notices range from glowing and effusive raves to somewhat disappointed takes (and one that’s outright scathing). James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 The Western world is experiencing something of a psychedelic renaissance, with an increasing amount of interest in drugs that decades ago were considered rebellious and dangerous to some groups but fun to others who used it while clubbing and attending raves. Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 Back in January and February, Frank's had diners lined up in the cold, reeled in by raves on TikTok and Instagram. Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025 There would soon be raves from the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and other publications. Megan Marshall september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025 Here's why the dish continues to earn raves. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 In New York City, both sauna raves and cold plunge parties have surged 900 percent. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 With more than a dozen Orange County locations and more than 200 internationally, from Asia to the Middle East, Yogurtland continues to flourish and draw raves. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 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
  • The press actually broke out in applause.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The four men, whose rivalry has spanned 25 years, embraced to the applause of the crowd.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Then a leak above the family’s apartment opens a giant hole in the ceiling, and water gushes through.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The songwriter frequently gushes about being a grandmother on social media and in interviews.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sullivan received a boisterous standing ovation during the game’s first TV timeout.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The anticipated $120 million epic got a lengthy standing ovation and is being talked about as a major awards contender for Netflix.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • One grumbles when the driver rants about development’s ravages.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Irwin remains a top contender in Season 34, earning early praise from judge Derek Hough and tying for the highest score in Week 1.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • This could look like public recognition, unexpected praise from a boss or an opportunity to showcase your talents in a way that feels new and exciting.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Leaning from the windows, the passengers smiled and waved to cheering crowds eagerly awaiting their return.
    Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Demented cheering was broadcast on social media so loudly that many not-terribly-political Americans took notice.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Towelie enthuses amid shots of a town overrun by the military.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025

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