raves 1 of 2

plural of rave

raves

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for raves
Noun
  • Ivey's comments sparked loud applause and cheers from the audience.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Gary Common Council unanimously voted against rezoning for a new gas station in the city, inciting applause and approval from various public commenters.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.
    Del Mar Foundation, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Despite critical acclaim and a long ovation at the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival last year, The Apprentice had trouble finding a distributor.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The problem is that de-escalation isn't always possible and right now some powerful institutions seem to view only one other path as possible: appeasement, a method of engagement far less likely to elicit praise and far more likely to cause damage.
    Michael S. Roth, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s how business leaders can integrate praise into their corporate culture and inspire long-term growth.
    Kunio Hara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Raves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raves. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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