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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Noun
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In the room, Thompson’s admonishment was met with applause.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025 -
Warm, enthusiastic applause rolled over the auditorium in waves as the film credits rolled, and the Dardennes embraced their co-stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The ovation when the priest said the prayer and said ‘God bless our Pacers’ was great.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The Sons of Texas MJF walked out with The Hurt Syndicate to a rousing ovation.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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“Raves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raves. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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