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verb

ˈrāv How to pronounce rave (audio)
Definition of ravenext
1
as in to drool
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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2
as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly a man stood outside city hall raving about his tax bill

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rave

2 of 2

noun

as in applause
often raves plural 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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Recent Examples of rave
Verb
Shoppers rave about the heavy melamine tiles and beautiful designs, with many saying the quality is excellent for the price. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 Musicians often rave about SummerFest’s audiences, and vice versa. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
The film is Certified Fresh at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Dominic Sessa receiving raves for his star turn as the young Bourdain. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026 His June birthday party was even a rave featuring music by Subtronics and Skrillex, both DJs. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rave
  1. drool
  2. huff
  3. applause
  4. gush
  5. rant
  6. ovation
  7. fuss
  8. praise
Verb
  • Beyond the seating area is the hotel shop with a vibrant range of pottery to drool over.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Who had broken a wrist on the back-yard flagstones, drooled cherry medicine down her sleeping face on the car ride back from the hospital.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of drool
Verb
  • This version is battery-powered, meaning no more huffing and puffing!
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 24 June 2026
  • Meanwhile in Boston, England huffed and puffed but could not blow Ghana away.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • The applause thundering within the Sarajevo National Theater could be heard from a mile away on Tuesday afternoon.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The crowd of Keller residents broke out into applause as the meeting adjourned.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of applause
Verb
  • And as Salfino wrote in his Zero RB column, Mitchell was a lightning-quick signing by the Chargers the moment free agency opened, with John Harbaugh gushing about how dangerous RBs with Mitchell’s speed can be.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Ultimately, the bags didn’t stand a chance against the gushing water.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • So Republicans are desperate for something, anything, anyone — a fall guy, a scapegoat — to rant against, whip up the Republican base against, and raise money for their fall campaigns.
    — Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Membership was open to the lazy, the unemployed and anyone who mostly ranted.
    — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of rant
Noun
  • Rogers, who received an ovation from Detroit fans, expressed relief to finally settle with the White Sox, who are currently leading the AL Central and enjoying a remarkable turnaround season.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In his first game action in more than a year, Beckham earned an ovation from the crowd upon his insertion into the lineup in the second quarter against the Vikings.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ovation
Verb
  • Five-month-old Ladoo fusses in a hammock made from an old scarf.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Egypt after its collapse earlier in the week, Switzerland exited fussing about the officiating.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • The pivot generated brilliant press, local political praise, and high trustee engagement.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Your album has been receiving a lot of praise from fans and critics.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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