raven 1 of 2

as in black
having the color of soot or coal had dark eyes and raven hair

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raven

2 of 2

verb

as in to devour
to swallow or eat greedily the rat ravened the poisoned bait just as we had hoped

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Recent Examples of raven
Adjective
The little deer struggles to find food as winter approaches, and her raven friend refuses to share its bounty. Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024 Her look, a raven black wig, curtained by a part, marked her potential end to the summer blonde look. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 Although Cabello spent the summer rocking blond tresses, her hair was a raven black hue. Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024 The ultra-fine rice starch formula doesn’t leave a visible residue, making this a top contender for brunette, raven, and auburn-haired beauties. Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for raven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raven
Adjective
  • This Trevisani has a bushy black mustache, an olive complexion, and a broad forehead.
    Domenico Starnone, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Minnelli sat in a throne on the main stage clad in classic black Halston and jewels, and took a trip down memory lane with host RuPaul.
    Lawrence Yee, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Wild’s two stars are on fire this series and are devouring the Golden Knights’ defensemen.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Once the pasta dishes have been devoured, Beckham avoids sweet desserts or nightcaps.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • California launched the ebony alert for missing black children in 2024 after authorizing legislation was passed the prior year.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The leopard part of the breed has to do with her Dalmatian-like ebony spots and lightly colored coat.
    TJ Macias, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • If the Steakhouse’s menu winds up similar to the Reserve’s, locals accustomed to wolfing chili burgers at Star Country Cafe will need to dust off their wallets.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a complete lack of self-consciousness in Mother’s wolfing down handfuls of meatloaf or playfully woofing at strangers in public, and that’s matched by what Adams is doing to bring this woman to life.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The coast was intertwined with every aspect of our time on Izu Peninsula, from watching waves crash on seaside rocks and inhaling the salty sea scent to seeing shrines nestled by the water, like at Shirahama Shrine’s torii gate.
    Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Every lap felt like a mind-numbing carousel ride through car exhaust and past bewildered pedestrians, while inhaling burrito-scented air.
    Marley Dickinson, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.
    Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • For anyone who scoffs at complaints about frivolous lawsuits, the Colorado Civil Rights Division’s most recent annual report shows that of 1,254 public accommodation complaints in 2022-23, only nine were determined to show probable cause for further action.
    Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Garrett first scoffs when his sparring partner, an innocent-looking chicken, enters the wrestling ring.
    Esther Zuckerman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Raven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raven. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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