as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a rip-roaring tale of the Old West
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Recent Examples of rip-roaring
And there's nothing like the rip-roaring rendition of the national anthem at the Madhouse on Madison.
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Ryan Baker, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Ivens has arrived to show the sophistication of the colonial Portuguese style and to connect the Chiado neighborhood, one of the most rip-roaring of the city, with locals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Where to watch Casino Royale: Netflix Where Casino Royale was a stealth love story, Quantum of Solace is a rip-roaring revenge tale that takes Bond around the world in a fiery rampage of retribution for Vesper.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
In rip-roaring zombie sequel, Sir Jimmy Crystal leads a gang of murderous zealots known as the Jimmies.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlie’s rip-roaring account of the Helgoland conference surveys the tangled web of quantum interpretations that are in play.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
The vampire period thriller, set in 1930s Mississippi, is rip-roaring fun.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Within that rip-roaring running time, director Josh Safdie volleys audiences from the grotty tenements of New York’s Lower East Side — the Jewish neighborhood Marty calls home — to a swanky room at the Ritz hotel in London, to a climactic match in Tokyo.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Ryan Baker, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
The Ivens has arrived to show the sophistication of the colonial Portuguese style and to connect the Chiado neighborhood, one of the most rip-roaring of the city, with locals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Where to watch Casino Royale: Netflix Where Casino Royale was a stealth love story, Quantum of Solace is a rip-roaring revenge tale that takes Bond around the world in a fiery rampage of retribution for Vesper.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
In rip-roaring zombie sequel, Sir Jimmy Crystal leads a gang of murderous zealots known as the Jimmies.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Charlie’s rip-roaring account of the Helgoland conference surveys the tangled web of quantum interpretations that are in play.
—Quanta Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
The vampire period thriller, set in 1930s Mississippi, is rip-roaring fun.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2025
Within that rip-roaring running time, director Josh Safdie volleys audiences from the grotty tenements of New York’s Lower East Side — the Jewish neighborhood Marty calls home — to a swanky room at the Ritz hotel in London, to a climactic match in Tokyo.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
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But understanding the Pioneers’ breathtaking run requires a deeper examination of the scene.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis II, but for NASA, the next chapter is already in motion.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The hospital confirmed the exciting news to ABC News and celebrated the babies' arrival in an April 9 Facebook post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the page, ex-gangster Henry Hill’s story is exciting enough.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Done right, the way these acclaimed series are, documentaries can be just as thrilling as any fictional narrative.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The thrilling, overwhelming possibilities kept me returning.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell, but at the very least this should be the most interesting season of baseball at PNC Park in a long, long time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Also interesting is that the characters have no faces, in keeping with Dakota art tradition, as is the background of ledger paper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Even anti-corruption television series have become hits with intriguing plots, punchy lines and superb acting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The fit is the most intriguing piece of the puzzle.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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