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causing great emotional or mental stimulation
a rip-roaring tale of the Old West
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Recent Examples of rip-roaring
Tuesday's new trailer shows the character in all his rip-roaring glory.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
In rip-roaring zombie sequel, Sir Jimmy Crystal leads a gang of murderous zealots known as the Jimmies.
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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.
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Quanta Magazine,
17 Dec. 2025
The vampire period thriller, set in 1930s Mississippi, is rip-roaring fun.
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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.
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Peter Debruge,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
And there's nothing like the rip-roaring rendition of the national anthem at the Madhouse on Madison.
—
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
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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Alberto Carvalho, who has been under FBI investigation for four months, resigned Sunday night as leader of the nation’s second-largest school system, bringing a breathtaking end to one of the district’s most consequential and high-profile tenures.
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In his 18½ years at the Fed, Greenspan presided over a breathtaking surge in stock prices and a 10-year economic boom that began in March 1991.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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Kape and Magomedov earned $100K Performance of the Night bonuses, while Oliveira and Fili took home Fight of the Night honors, underscoring a thrilling event.
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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His legacy in Philadelphia remains strong, making a potential All-Star return intriguing for fans.
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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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