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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

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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
And through the spring and summer, that appeared to be the case, as coaches and players alike raved about their new coordinator, who earlier this year was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Jocelyn Bioh is entering the upper echelon of contemporary playwrights, after her current Broadway play, School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, opened on September 28 to raves. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
In the months that followed, Madonna staged key activations including a rave at West Hollywood’s Abbey and a performance in partnership with Grindr at New York City’s Times Square. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 The shows may be the official business of the week, but once the lights go down, the calendar fills up with store cocktails, intimate dinners, afterparties, brand activations and blockbuster raves — most of the time, all on the same night. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 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
  • Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There was one of Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies ground into the carpet, and there was Kelsey Swanson, passed out under the piano and drooling on the parquet.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drool
Verb
  • Sandra Hüller storms in briefly, huffing and puffing, as Digger’s sister, Emma.
    — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Scat Pack tested gets the High-Output model, which ups boost and huffs 30 psi through 54-mm Garrett GT2054 turbochargers, taking power output to 550 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • The viral post, which showed him shirtless next to his bike, was met with applause and celebrity feedback.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Around them, people strolling through Herald Square stopped to watch — all while a seated crowd burst into dance and applause.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of applause
Verb
  • The front end of the van could be seen sliding into the sinkhole as water continued to gush from the ground.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge provides a stunning viewing platform of a gushing waterfall below.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush
Verb
  • Elon Musk is ranting on X in response to the upcoming documentary, Musk.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Videos of Cubans exploding in anger and ranting against the government have become frequent despite the severe penalties Cuban law imposes to those who criticize the authorities.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of rant
Noun
  • Pitt State and Boschee Ball Former KU guard Jeff Boschee, the fifth-year head coach at Pitt State, received a loud ovation during player and coach introductions.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The film’s premiere received a 25-minute standing ovation at Venice International Film Festival.
    — Leila Fadel, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ovation
Verb
  • Perhaps only a pedant—or a hypocrite—would fuss about that kind of imprecision.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
  • If the offensive line’s healthy again, RB Saquon Barkley will ramble again, broadening QB Jalen Hurts’ margin for error and being fussed at by the coaching staff.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • The two governors, who mended fences after clashing over last year’s Proposition 50 redistricting campaign, lavished praise on each other for their climate bona fides.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Schwarzenegger and Newsom piled praise upon each other during the Wednesday afternoon discussion, hugging at the end.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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