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
Most were powered by V-8 engines, bedecked in chrome, and built in Detroit, but some European vehicles also gained a foothold in the U.S., notably rip-roaring British roadsters and a German oddball called the Volkswagen Beetle.
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Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The Smurfs go on rip-roaring adventures through different dimensions that are more kid-thrilling than anxiety-inducing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Luke Combs kicked off the most high-profile summer of performances of his career with a rip-roaring headline set at Category 10.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 14 July 2025
The film hits all the right story beats while delivering on the rip-roaring action sequences.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
This rip-roaring ride is among the director’s most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Denk joined the quartet for the second half, a rip-roaring performance of Brahms’s F-minor Piano Quintet.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Critics are calling the film 'thematically rich' and 'rip-roaring fun'.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Häagen-Dazs decided to get Fast and Furious this year with a rip-roaring commercial featuring Dom (Vin Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), and Tej (Ludacris) themselves.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The Smurfs go on rip-roaring adventures through different dimensions that are more kid-thrilling than anxiety-inducing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Luke Combs kicked off the most high-profile summer of performances of his career with a rip-roaring headline set at Category 10.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 14 July 2025
The film hits all the right story beats while delivering on the rip-roaring action sequences.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
This rip-roaring ride is among the director’s most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Denk joined the quartet for the second half, a rip-roaring performance of Brahms’s F-minor Piano Quintet.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Critics are calling the film 'thematically rich' and 'rip-roaring fun'.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Häagen-Dazs decided to get Fast and Furious this year with a rip-roaring commercial featuring Dom (Vin Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), and Tej (Ludacris) themselves.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
Adjective
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This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Oct. 2025
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Glen Manor Vineyards and Chester Gap Cellars both offer open-air tasting patios that showcase breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their stories capture the creativity, resilience, and ambition that are making Arizona one of the most exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hard sparring is a thrilling confrontation, not with your opponent so much as with yourself.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Getting to see that process from this completely different vantage point was pretty thrilling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The window encasing the passenger compartment is perhaps the most striking aspect, and, if the car is ever built, will have an interesting windshield wiper setup.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Vintage kitchen items like mixing bowls and pitchers make interesting containers for fall foliage and flowers.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping that in mind, Las Vegas has been linked as a potential trade suitor for a very intriguing dynamic defensive back.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In order to determine if the intriguing minerals were produced by microbial metabolism or an abiotic process, samples collected by the rover would need to be delivered to Earth for further analysis, team members have stressed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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