Showing Results for "raves"

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

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The movie won raves for its detailed portrait of New York nightlife, as well as its tender narrative that has drawn comparisons to “Big Daddy” and “Kramer vs. Kramer.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

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

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Humphrey’s high school coach, Lisa Lindley, raves about Humphrey’s speed and instincts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

He raves about them, about the amazing work Vincent is now doing, consistently.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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