as in beauty
something very good of its kind
had high hopes that the football game would be a ripsnorter, but it turned out to be a real snoozer
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Recent Examples of ripsnorter
Julia Roberts is the divine ripsnorter of weeping.
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New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.
—SI.com, 6 July 2019
New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.
—SI.com, 6 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripsnorter
Noun
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Below, shop eight deals across fashion, beauty, and home on Amazon—up to 62 percent off.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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The beauty industry is entering a building period, after a dip in M&A activity in 2025.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, his college ball dreams didn’t come to fruition after the coach who called him up retired.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Over the past seven years, Blake Lively brought her dream hair care line to life by redefining the beauty industry with a blend of passion, precision and purpose.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But this $12-a-year deal is a humdinger from Black Friday that's still active.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
16 Dec. 2025
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Keep an eye on the docket with Lively’s own upcoming summary judgment submission sure to be a humdinger of its own too.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The movement is also an aesthetic marvel, clearly visible through the sapphire bridge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2026
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There's also the Recycling World epicenter, where revelers can see the waste-sorting process in action and marvel at public art made from recyclables.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Penned by Aaron Sorkin, this corker of a suspense film stars Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon and more.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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The second number of the show was, if not as much of a surprise, equally a corker… and a thematically appropriate choice for the followup choice in the set.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This phenomenon, known as the triboelectric effect, occurs when materials gain or lose electrons during friction.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hotels featured in The White Lotus (and other films and TV series) are now soaring in popularity, as some travelers plan their vacations around dreamy on-screen destinations, a phenomenon known as set-jetting.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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They were accompanied by vocal virtuosos Lucius and blues-rock rippers Judith Hill and Eric Krasno, each fixtures in the local music community trying to rebuild itself in the wake of the Eaton fire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just 16 miles from the excellent city of Bozeman, Bridger Bowl has something for everybody—from kids taking their first lessons to the most hardcore rippers out there.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Dec. 2025
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And there is no art without wonder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meant to mimic the feel of visiting the stars, this multisensory experience uses projections, lighting and music to create a sense of wonder for visitors of all ages.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Ripsnorter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripsnorter. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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