How to Use rave in a Sentence

rave

1 of 2 verb
  • The coach ranted and raved at the referee.
  • The guy on the corner was raving like a madman.
  • Shoppers raved about how easy this bag is to wear and wash.
    Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
  • The western sky, to paraphrase the poet, did not burn and rave at close of day.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2023
  • But Hanks is not the only star to rave about the festive cake.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The 57 winners are the items that came out on top, highly rated and raved about by our testers.
    Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Fry to try: Francophiles rave about the Left Bank’s thin, crispy, golden brown pommes frites.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Testers raved about the flavor profile, giving it top scores across the board for great taste and crunch.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2023
  • In the comment section, friends and fans alike raved over her outfits.
    Zizi Strater, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Shoppers rave that these chairs are comfortable, stylish, and bring a cozy, rich look to the space.
    Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • As consumers rave or rage, Brach’s has turned to fresh mixes and flavors over the years.
    Leanne Italie, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The bottle boasted a clean taste that testers couldn’t stop raving about.
    Becca Miller, Women's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Some people raved about the hire to replace Monty Williams in Phoenix, while others were not fans of the move.
    Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2023
  • Owners rave about the precise midrange, the stereo imaging, and the general hi-fi sound.
    Jack Baruth, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Below are the eight best spring nail polish colors that the pros are raving about.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Many shoppers have also raved about them for post-surgery wear, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
  • Maigret shared two posts to rave about the treatment, and from there, Carbonari’s status soared.
    Caitlin Raux Gunther, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023
  • The city is an outdoor lover's paradise, but its residents have a few more things to rave about.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to see the five other eye serums and creams that Amazon customers can't stop raving about.
    Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The Guardians raved about his impact with their pitchers last season, helping the youngest team in the league reach the postseason.
    Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 30 Mar. 2023
  • McCarthy raved about the latest big-time addition to the defense.
    Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2023
  • There’s a reason why people rave about the benefits of Pilates for a bad back.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Reviewers rave about the style, calling it timeless and classy.
    goodhousekeeping.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • One five-star fan raved: ‘This sheet feels great and looks phenomenal!!!
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2023
  • With thousands of online reviews, many rave about its soft feel.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Users raved about its ability to target the muscles in the neck and upper back and even take out stubborn knots.
    Nicole Crawford, Health, 20 July 2023
  • Patrons rave about the crab cakes, pasta, and chicken dishes.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Speaking at Cannes where the film premiered, Wilson was raving about her time on the film and working with the entire case.
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 1 July 2023
  • Sure, there will be other checkpoints along the way, but what more needs to be said to pronounce this a raving success and be done with the whole process?
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Reviewers rave about the thick stem and flawless design.
    Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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rave

2 of 2 noun
  • Her review of the movie was a rave.
  • The styling tool has rave reviews and is at a great price.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The three had spent the night at a rave held roughly two miles away.
    Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Others wrote five-star raves praising the food — and, of course, the vibe.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Pull this gooey dessert out of the oven at the end of dinner with friends and prepare for the raves to roll in.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The film initially flopped in the U.K. but got rave reviews in the U.S. and became a hit.
    Jill Lawless, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Many of the five-star reviews rave about the quality of both the products and the service.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
  • Khazar joined the Battery and frequented many of the same raves as Lee and his friends.
    Albert Samaha, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Eddie and Jesus do eat at Craig’s Barbeque and rave about the food.
    Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2023
  • Another call came from a nephew, who had been at a rave in the desert when dozens of gunmen ringed the site.
    Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The 52-year-old has drawn rave reviews over the past two seasons for his work with the Dallas defense.
    The Indianapolis Star, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Tumblers are all the rave, and this 40-ounce stainless steel model from Owala is a great gift for all ages.
    Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Not every selection is a rave, but that still leaves plenty to like on the list — and off.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • One look that earned raves from Kotb was the '90s Pinup, an updo with face-framing pieces.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 23 Oct. 2023
  • And the participants gave rave reviews to San Diego State’s new digs.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The Eras Tour concert film is getting some early raves.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Guerrero bought into the adjustment in a way that earned raves.
    Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Unless, of course, your friend’s getting married at a rave.
    Maria Ward, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023
  • In the '80s and into the '90s, Ibiza was the epicenter of rave culture and the dance-music explosion that followed.
    Hadley Freeman, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
  • The book received rave reviews and was an overnight best-seller, remaining on the Times list for more than a year.
    David Denby, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The fictional home of cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants is the theme of a rave set for next month.
    Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Fishback just earned raves for her work in the limited series Swarm.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Bareilles and the rest of the ensemble have received rave reviews for their performances in the revival, the first on Broadway in 20 years.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Start with quarterback Quinn Ewers, who held Arch Manning at bay during the spring and has earned raves for his work on and off the field since the end of 2022.
    Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The show, staged during London’s Frieze Art Fair, turned into a rave after the last model took their turn on the catwalk.
    Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2022
  • As Hamas terrorists approached the site of the rave, security forces tried to block them.
    Amelie Botbol, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Laxe’s next movie chronicles a rights-of-passage trip of a group of young friends looking for the ultimate rave.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Finding a solid pair of earbuds on a budget is quite a feat, but this pair from JLab gets rave reviews.
    Molly Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The product has already gotten rave reviews from users.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Noah’s been spotted out and about in her fiancé’s designs and raves about his pieces on Instagram.
    Leah Campano, Seventeen, 28 June 2023

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