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
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
An archive piece from a 1992 couture collection, the gown drew raves as the perfect look for Roberts’ triumphant evening.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Letellier has played his techno dance music for hundreds of raves around the world; this is only his second film score.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The special-edition bag has earned raves so far, especially from Disney tourists.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney The Irish Oscar nominee, currently winning yet more raves with Hamnet, will take the part of the Liverpudlian bassist, keyboardist, and singer-songwriter.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Below, find the roars and raves for Zootopia 2.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
Everyone was into raves and dubstep.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Cristobal raves about the two edge rushers in Miami’s 2026 class — Venice (Florida) High’s Asharri Charles or Orlando Lake Nova’s DeAnthony Lafayette.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, Greenlaw’s been in constant communication with backup Justin Strnad in games he’s missed, and Bailey raves about his veteran presence behind closed doors.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The group is returning to Michigan City after their audience raves in January 2025.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with the Michelin star, there were features in Oprah’s magazine, best new chef accolades, New York Times raves and James Beard nominations.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Who knew the Academy was so into postapocalyptic desert raves?
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Luckel raves about how thick the pillow is, which plenty of reviewers on Amazon corroborate.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
Shipin also raves about its flexibility and speed.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
Kumako also wins raves for the crispy gyoza made fresh daily, so consider sharing a plate.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
An archive piece from a 1992 couture collection, the gown drew raves as the perfect look for Roberts’ triumphant evening.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.
—Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Letellier has played his techno dance music for hundreds of raves around the world; this is only his second film score.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
The special-edition bag has earned raves so far, especially from Disney tourists.
—Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney The Irish Oscar nominee, currently winning yet more raves with Hamnet, will take the part of the Liverpudlian bassist, keyboardist, and singer-songwriter.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
Below, find the roars and raves for Zootopia 2.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
Everyone was into raves and dubstep.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Every year, Oprah raves about her go-to comfortable clothing picks in her Favorite Things List.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Cristobal raves about the two edge rushers in Miami’s 2026 class — Venice (Florida) High’s Asharri Charles or Orlando Lake Nova’s DeAnthony Lafayette.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, Greenlaw’s been in constant communication with backup Justin Strnad in games he’s missed, and Bailey raves about his veteran presence behind closed doors.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The group is returning to Michigan City after their audience raves in January 2025.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Along with the Michelin star, there were features in Oprah’s magazine, best new chef accolades, New York Times raves and James Beard nominations.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2025
Who knew the Academy was so into postapocalyptic desert raves?
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Luckel raves about how thick the pillow is, which plenty of reviewers on Amazon corroborate.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
Shipin also raves about its flexibility and speed.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
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But, as the Proviso students arrived at Roosevelt and 25th on Wednesday morning, they were met with whistles and applause from crossing guards and neighbors.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The audience, through polite applause, are led to create the adventure.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Anthony and Kate’s whereabouts are alluded to in the opening minutes of the season four premiere, as the Bridgerton family gushes over Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) baby boy, Elliott.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Over email, Walla gushes about his time working with Ratboys.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the event two years ago, Navalny’s wife Yulia Navalnaya came on stage at the conference in tears and received a standing ovation.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The crowd didn’t hide its support for the IceHogs All-Stars, as Lardis received the ovation that mirrored his NHL debut at the United Center.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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But Scott drew praise from Canales for his communication and leadership skills.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Schneider yelled to the cheering crowd.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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The boys’ team helped set up the gym, ran score tables, assisted referees, reset the mats for title matches, and sat mat-side cheering throughout the finals.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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