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 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
The series of specials, which earned raves and multiple Emmy Awards via three installments in May 2019, December 2019 and December 2021, haven’t been back since the death of icon Norman Lear in 2023.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Joseph raves about his football IQ.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 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
But his staff also raves about his ability to encourage and espouse the mental approach to pitching.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
The series of specials, which earned raves and multiple Emmy Awards via three installments in May 2019, December 2019 and December 2021, haven’t been back since the death of icon Norman Lear in 2023.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Joseph raves about his football IQ.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 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
But his staff also raves about his ability to encourage and espouse the mental approach to pitching.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
Noun
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his initial applause to the travelling fans was short-lived.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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With Batista already strapped to a kill table, Prater gushes over Dexter killing Lowell and Gareth.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pitcher drew a four-minute standing ovation from teammates and fans, some of whom were spotted wiping away tears.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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As if answering an altar call, congregants in the cavernous auditorium at Prestonwood rose to their feet for an extended ovation.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 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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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have emerged as central figures in the standoff, drawing praise even from critics within their own ranks.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Post-match, Nuno opted against singling out Potts for praise when asked about the midfielder’s impact, but that may change in the forthcoming weeks if Potts continues to impress.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before receiving their scores, Emma and Andy returned upstairs and were greeted by their cheering costars.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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On this past Saturday, the boys’ parents and family shared the cheering roles with games in Orange County and Iowa.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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