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a rip-roaring tale of the Old West
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Recent Examples of rip-roaring
Critics are calling the film 'thematically rich' and 'rip-roaring fun'.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Impressive set-pieces are sprinkled throughout, from a rip-roaring car chase to open the film and a later brawl between Irene and a pair of shady mechanics (Michael Manuel and Taylor Misiak).
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, set in 1969, follows Indy and his estranged goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in a rip-roaring race against time to keep the titular dial out of the hands of Nazi-turned-NASA-scientist Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen).
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Nebraska may not be as widely popular as Springsteen's rip-roaring hit albums like Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A., but it has often been hailed by critics as some of his best work.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
All your burning questions about the final installment of the rip-roaring South Korean survival saga, answered.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
The studio system had the means, the talent, and the will to make big, expensive, rip-roaring tales set in the past, featuring stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn and Charlton Heston.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Lord John, who also copes by getting rip-roaring drunk, refuses to let Claire mourn Jamie alone.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
And the holiday shopping season — including the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend — poses an opportunity for the company to capitalize further on its rip-roaring momentum.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Impressive set-pieces are sprinkled throughout, from a rip-roaring car chase to open the film and a later brawl between Irene and a pair of shady mechanics (Michael Manuel and Taylor Misiak).
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, set in 1969, follows Indy and his estranged goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in a rip-roaring race against time to keep the titular dial out of the hands of Nazi-turned-NASA-scientist Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen).
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Nebraska may not be as widely popular as Springsteen's rip-roaring hit albums like Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A., but it has often been hailed by critics as some of his best work.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
All your burning questions about the final installment of the rip-roaring South Korean survival saga, answered.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
The studio system had the means, the talent, and the will to make big, expensive, rip-roaring tales set in the past, featuring stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn and Charlton Heston.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Lord John, who also copes by getting rip-roaring drunk, refuses to let Claire mourn Jamie alone.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
And the holiday shopping season — including the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend — poses an opportunity for the company to capitalize further on its rip-roaring momentum.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
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His goal was breathtaking — a sinuous run and then a shot that was not just beautifully placed but executed in a way (taken early, minimal backlift) that left Yann Sommer, the Inter goalkeeper, rooted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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From the fashion in Milan to the breathtaking scenes in Positano on the Amalfi Coast or the iconic gondola rides in Venice, the country promises and delivers the sweet life at every stop.—
Brittany Vickers,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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Green and Montez Sweat would form an exciting pass-rush duo. 40.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Complementing Lewis’s exciting outfits is his daring jewelry style.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Erwin Interiors takes on the thrilling restoration of a 1859 Garden District gem Photography by Christian HarderStyled by Katja Greeff May 2, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Fans can look forward to the return of the thrilling Sprint format, alongside F1 Academy and the Porsche Carrera Cup North America.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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They were chosen for their affinity with sneaker culture, their interesting stories and their distinct personal style, Coach said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Solid Color Rug This goes-with-everything rug is sure to match your existing decor, while adding a visually interesting pop of texture to any room.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have added one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 class, selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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