as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet
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Recent Examples of rambunctious
Meaning, in her mind, more rambunctious.
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Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The disputes reflect the deep divisions that have long plagued the rambunctious Asian democracy.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The rambunctious anniversary parties.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
On the way to save her beloved canine buddy Krypto, the party-hearty but tortured Supergirl teams up with a vengeful youngster (Ruthye Marye Knoll) and a rambunctious intergalactic bounty hunter (Jason Momoa).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The disputes reflect the deep divisions that have long plagued the rambunctious Asian democracy.
—Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The rambunctious anniversary parties.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
On the way to save her beloved canine buddy Krypto, the party-hearty but tortured Supergirl teams up with a vengeful youngster (Ruthye Marye Knoll) and a rambunctious intergalactic bounty hunter (Jason Momoa).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambunctious
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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And the Friday night crowd was a rowdy one, to say the least.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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No other injuries were reported in the incident, but following the game, LAPD officers issued a citywide tactical alert as some celebrations started to become rowdy after Mexico's 1-0 victory.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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And that's especially true in a big, raucous, diverse, argumentative democracy like the United States of America.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Guy, whose fastball has reached 91 mph and sits in the high 80s, was pumped up to pitch as the raucous, standing-room only crowd electrified the ballpark’s atmosphere.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Similarly, the lively Doyles Irish Pub serves classic pub fare such as wings, a Reuben sandwich, and fish and chips.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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In the crowd at that rumbustious Democratic Convention in 1896 was a journeyman journalist, L. Frank Baum, who had a number of careers behind him by that time.—
David McWilliams,
Fortune,
16 Nov. 2025
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Around this time, the outfit’s quirky, lightly rumbustious songs began to resonate across British press and radio; accessible while containing a marked dose of strangeness, Fontaine’s songwriting – at once emotionally raw and witty – boasted a strong multi-generational appeal.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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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.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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With the spin-off and FDX adopting a new fiscal calendar, Wells cautioned that next week's earnings report could be noisy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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With the scramble to build data centers and their voracious appetite for electricity, many centers are building their own noisy, off-grid, diesel- or gas-fired power plants.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Nolan seems to be striving for geographic realism interspersed with violent and fantastic episodes.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rambunctious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambunctious. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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