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as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
his riotous mugging always has everyone in hysterics
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as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
a painting by that artist is usually a riotous display of color
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Recent Examples of riotous
Attended by nearly 17,000 people, the Bowl’s biggest Spanish-language comedy event also featured a special (and sensual) musical performance by Colombian reggaeton heartthrob Feid, as well as Mexican comedian Sofia Niño de Rivera, who opened the show with her own riotous act.
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Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
In a riotous turn, Beverly played her role as Duncan’s fake date with inappropriate panache.
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Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Because of the riotous abundance of color.
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Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
In a riotous turn, Beverly played her role as Duncan’s fake date with inappropriate panache.
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Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Because of the riotous abundance of color.
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Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Chicago Police Superintendent James Conlisk responded by saying the Cubs might welcome a riotous crowd in the summer if the season went astray, blowing off their request.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotous
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Shapiro-Barnum, who has a BFA in acting and a background in sketch comedy, comes armed with the ability to create humorous and well-placed questions, setting the scene for his famous guests to be endearingly disarmed by the kids.
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Now, the Malice star is revealing new details about the nuptials, including a couple of humorous mishaps that added to the unforgettable memories of the day.
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The pop star, 30, and actor, 36, tied the knot at an intimate civil wedding in London on May 31 before having a second, more lavish and picturesque wedding on a Sicilian island on June 6.
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.
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The aliens will be voiced by British comedic actors Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan and Jamie Demetriou.
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His specific visual language — off-kilter, comedic, collaborative — scored him legions of fans.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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This scene is funny as well as poignant because Albert was played by the late Rob Reiner.
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But while there are occasionally funny moments, these movies are emblematic of the dumbing down of America.
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The world’s second largest economy has also weathered the historic energy crunch triggered by the conflict better than many of its neighbors – in particular due to its copious strategic oil reserves and embrace of green tech and electric vehicles.
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Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Mighty Real includes an amusing anecdote about trying to finagle an interview with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the early ’80s when bassist Peter Hook busts in and shows you his uncut willie.
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The living room, with abundant west-facing windows brings in soft, bright light.
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Vulnerability management is still essential, but in a world where discovery is abundant, organizations need to rethink what security maturity actually looks like.
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotous. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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