Thesaurus results for RHAPSODIZES

rhapsodizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of rhapsodize

as in raves

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

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Recent Examples of rhapsodizes 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsodizes

Verb

And as proven over my own repeat visits – and through customer raves on review sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor and a feature on Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives – the fish-and-chips is not a solo act.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Whether the goal is craft mocktails in Manhattan, sober raves in Berlin or mountain-side kava in Asheville, the infrastructure is finally catching up to the demand.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026

Definition of raves

Verb

Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.

— Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026