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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
There’s a riotous guitar freakout.
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Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Get ready for an interlude of riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take the audience on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The riotous sequences ends on a close-up of Glinda.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
The duo, comprised of Saso and akathedarknight, already had a banner year winning LAMC’s 2025 Discovery Award, playing Summerstage and a riotous borough tour, and scoring major collabs (Saso was just featured on Rauw Alejandro’s album).
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
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Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Get ready for an interlude of riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take the audience on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The riotous sequences ends on a close-up of Glinda.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
The duo, comprised of Saso and akathedarknight, already had a banner year winning LAMC’s 2025 Discovery Award, playing Summerstage and a riotous borough tour, and scoring major collabs (Saso was just featured on Rauw Alejandro’s album).
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotous
Adjective
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Introducing Pharrell was none other than Tyler, the Creator, who delivered a humorous speech of admiration and friendship.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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In terms of scenes that stand out in Part 1, Francesca’s quest to figure out what an orgasm is results in a series of humorous and awkward conversations with various members of the family.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The lavish lifestyle, previously kept in the dark, was now out in the open.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Several design vestiges remain from its heyday welcoming famous guests, lavish parties and cabaret shows including the iconic landmark neon sign at the top of the building.—
Sara Liss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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He was generally regarded as a comedic giant, and why not?—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Commissioners dismissed the allegations related to donor information but found that Ellis had accepted excessive contributions.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restrictions, known as a consent decree, were a result of a 2017 lawsuit over excessive use of solitary confinement and pepper spray on inmates.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His sharp, funny, and unexpectedly comforting voice makes the book a joy to read and turns what could feel grim into something liberating.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roy Keane is clearly a very funny character who everyone is scared of… Then Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are just absolutely filled with football.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rooms come with Botanist & The Chemist toiletries, miniature fluffy robes, a signature purple starfish soft toy, and copious sweet treats, from white chocolate caryatids to cones of M&M’s.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The media company aims to share its resources but not give copious notes or put up roadblocks.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The mainframe cycle has returned, which is both remarkable and somewhat amusing in 2026.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Danish star Bang seems to having a grand time playing the I-want-it-all villain of the piece and is amusing to watch.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sulfur is the 10th most abundant element in the universe and a critical component of amino acids, proteins and enzymes on Earth.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotous. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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