raves

NOUN

kudos

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applause

STRONG

PR credit distinction eminence esteem fame flattery glory honor illustriousness notability plaudits plum preeminence prestige prominence puff regard renown repute strokes

WEAK

laudation pat on the back pumping up

Antonyms

STRONG

condemnation denunciation dishonor disregard disrespect ill repute unimportance

WEAK

blame criticism

NOUN

plaudits

Synonyms

STRONG

acclaim acclamation accolade cheering cheers clapping commendation hand hurrahs kudos ovation praise rooting

WEAK

big hand laudation stamping standing ovation

Antonyms

STRONG

blame censure criticism disapproval silence

Example Sentences

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Things ramped up further in the 1990s, with jungle, garage and drum & bass fuelling underground raves and clubs.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Will any of these new movies feel like bass-heavy raves?

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Now 31, she’s dusting off the strategy to combat rising prices for drinks at concerts and raves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Season 1 ran well under the radar of most viewers, but it received critical raves.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

So he raves, overflowing with meadbowl joy, and the older three priests look down at him as they would at a wounded snake.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner

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