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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1
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 Synonyms for raves
Noun
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The lackluster reaction in the room continued with Scarlett Johansson, who earned more slack-jawed stares than thunderous applause.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025 -
That said, Booker’s marathon speech ended with applause but not with action − a demonstration of Democrats’ lack of clout as Republicans control the capital’s platforms of power, at the White House and the Senate and the House.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
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The students’ third and final performance earned a standing ovation.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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McConaughey shared similar praise for Hudson in an April interview with People.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Kaye adds to the chorus of praise.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Raves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raves. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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