raven 1 of 2

as in black
having the color of soot or coal had dark eyes and raven hair

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raven

2 of 2

verb

as in to devour
to swallow or eat greedily the rat ravened the poisoned bait just as we had hoped

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Recent Examples of raven
Adjective
Her look, a raven black wig, curtained by a part, marked her potential end to the summer blonde look. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Oct. 2024 Although Cabello spent the summer rocking blond tresses, her hair was a raven black hue. Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024 The ultra-fine rice starch formula doesn’t leave a visible residue, making this a top contender for brunette, raven, and auburn-haired beauties. Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024 Usha Vance, wife to Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance, is bucking the norm on one account: Her long, raven bob has visible streaks of gray. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 18 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for raven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raven
Adjective
  • Opt for the classic walnut or this contemporary black hue.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Glasses’ collection features three color stories, neutral tones inspired by the siblings’ homeland; the red and black hues recalling Navajo dyeing techniques, and indigo.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Later, India had another line drive that was devoured by Kauffman Stadium’s dimensions.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The old economy still holds sway in a few places — legacy media companies that didn’t get devoured by the internet, film studios that remain flush with cash.
    Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Other significant details in the home include crown moldings, an original mahogany front door, decorative wall coverings and ebony hardwood floors throughout.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Find it a home with ebony floors and a navy wall that sets it apart in just the right way.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • If the Steakhouse’s menu winds up similar to the Reserve’s, locals accustomed to wolfing chili burgers at Star Country Cafe will need to dust off their wallets.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a complete lack of self-consciousness in Mother’s wolfing down handfuls of meatloaf or playfully woofing at strangers in public, and that’s matched by what Adams is doing to bring this woman to life.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But inhaling enough can turn the act of breathing into an existential hazard, prompting or worsening asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and permanent lung damage.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Another great one is the 4-7-8 breath, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system: inhale for four counts, hold for seven and exhale slowly for eight.
    Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.
    Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Slurp your bev up like a straw or tip the bottle back to gulp it down.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some Republicans outside the House walls and familiar with the dramatics scoffed at leadership’s decision to recess early.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Advocates for unhoused people scoffed at that notion.
    Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025

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“Raven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raven. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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