as in raucous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
the fans at the baseball game became particularly boisterous after the home run
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Recent Examples of boisterous
The Whaler This boisterous eatery has been an institution in Salamanca since its establishment in the early 1800s, but a recent reinvigoration of the property means fine fare and top tipples match the camaraderie that spills out to the barrel-high-top tables out front.
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Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Kirke plays Delphine Barlow, Alice’s (Condon) recently widowed older sister, a confident, boisterous presence with the ability to make every conversation about herself.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Those will be out in abundance during the June 26 match and the typically boisterous parades just outside the stadium.
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Andrew Destin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
The passionate and boisterous Argentina fans greatly outnumbered the green-and-white-attired Algerian faithful.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Riley Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Kirke plays Delphine Barlow, Alice’s (Condon) recently widowed older sister, a confident, boisterous presence with the ability to make every conversation about herself.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Those will be out in abundance during the June 26 match and the typically boisterous parades just outside the stadium.
—
Andrew Destin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
The passionate and boisterous Argentina fans greatly outnumbered the green-and-white-attired Algerian faithful.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for boisterous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boisterous
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Because whatever deficiencies this squad might have, it’s backed by a massive, raucous army.
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Yesterday, on a raucous Centre Court, Maya Joint formally announced herself.
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After five seasons, FX's Emmy-winning series has come to an end, with new chapters beginning for the staff of the rowdy restaurant.
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On Public Luxury, the band aimed to channel the energy of their rowdy live shows, resulting in urgent songs for urgent times, and an album that always seems to be speeding toward you.
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The data center in Cloudthief (MCD, $28), Nathaniel Rich’s rambunctious, thoroughly entertaining heist novel, is in Pryor, Oklahoma, a far cry from the splendor of the fjords.
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Salonen was back this year, a bit less rambunctious than before, secure in his status as one of the major musical figures of our time.
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Vibrant banners will fill the land alongside lively Spanish music.
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On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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Murphy then appeared on stage to a rollicking standing ovation and made his way to his place at the dais toward the back of the room.
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Those self-aware lyrics are paired with breezy melody and a gently rollicking rhythm, making this feel like a freewheeling summertime favorite.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, writes about violent weather, climate change and other news.
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English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
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“Boisterous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boisterous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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