raves 1 of 2

plural of rave

raves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of rave
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
Noun
  • The applause break got added in, and then they were satiated.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
  • His performance left the coaches visibly moved, and the audience responded with raucous applause.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The emotions were unavoidable on Saturday for Ian Happ, who got a standing ovation for his 1,000th game as a Cub, as well as Matthew Boyd, who got choked up after winning his first start at Wrigley Field in a Cubs uniform, thinking of his late grandfather, a Cubs fan who grew up in Chicago.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.
    Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Kaye adds to the chorus of praise.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
  • McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Raves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raves. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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