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a rip-roaring tale of the Old West
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Recent Examples of rip-roaring
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
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
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl pays homage to the rip-roaring lifestyle of showgirls.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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
Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl pays homage to the rip-roaring lifestyle of showgirls.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
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Go Beachcombing On Cumberland Island Beach Cumberland’s history and ruins are fascinating, but its natural beauty is breathtaking.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perched at about 6,200 feet, away from the hustle and bustle of the village, Restaurant La Marlénaz offers breathtaking views of the mountains and the ski resort.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Easy but exciting paths that felt like true tree lines to them.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though just touring the building would have been exciting enough, on Saturday night Studio One — Abbey Road’s biggest space, typically used for recording film soundtracks — was transformed into a dance hall.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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The stage was set in the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament for a thrilling Div.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Head coach Marc Skinner’s team also played a thrilling home game at Old Trafford against Paris Saint-Germain in November, though the sub-15,000 attendance was underwhelming.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those are interesting, detailed questions.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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But with a gritty performance and one decisive shot, the Bruins rewrote their story, capping an interesting chapter in their illustrious history.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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And the new accommodation will be housed in the former Whiteleys building, one of London’s first department stores—an intriguing area in the city, one that’s been undergoing a revitalization as of late in efforts to turn it into a prime luxury locale just above Hyde Park.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers have added an intriguing teenage left-hander from the Dominican Republic to their haul of international signings for the year.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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