as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
the partying neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night
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Recent Examples of raucous
The game’s meaninglessness didn’t matter to the raucous sellout crowd that packed SoFi Stadium.
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Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The game's meaninglessness didn't matter to the raucous sellout crowd that packed SoFi Stadium — dubbed Los Angeles Stadium by FIFA for the World Cup.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
In a frenetic start to the game at a raucous Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Haiti stunned Morocco after 10 minutes.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Right now, raucous fans are calling them the New York Mess.
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Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for raucous
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The game's meaninglessness didn't matter to the raucous sellout crowd that packed SoFi Stadium — dubbed Los Angeles Stadium by FIFA for the World Cup.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
In a frenetic start to the game at a raucous Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Haiti stunned Morocco after 10 minutes.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Right now, raucous fans are calling them the New York Mess.
—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for raucous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raucous
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On July 8, Hancock read the text to a large and boisterous crowd in Philadelphia.
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My family had a boisterous rescue dog, who was full-grown but often acted like a puppy.
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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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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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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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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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“Raucous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raucous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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