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noun

rollicking

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verb

present participle of rollick

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rollicking
Adjective
In 2009, Christopher McDougall published Born to Run, a rollicking account of the distance running feats of a tribe living in Mexico’s Copper Canyons known as the Tarahumara. Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2019 Rodrigo won three in total, actually, including best new artist, capping off a rollicking 15-month stretch. New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022 It’s a rollicking, joyful piece, and from the opening bars Miró played with a unity that was almost disorienting. Elizabeth Nonemaker, baltimoresun.com, 15 Nov. 2021 Ghost Hounds opened Saturday’s show with a rollicking 45 minute performance showcasing cuts from their latest studio album, September’s A Little Calamity. Jim Ryan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 See All Example Sentences for rollicking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollicking
Adjective
  • The defending champions are now in real danger of being eliminated with the next two games at a raucous Madison Square Garden.
    Matias Grez, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
  • Newsrooms then were raucous places, filled with loud voices, the constant clacking of typewriters, cigarette smoke and big, colorful personalities.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • The brown leather exterior means it can be dressed up with office clothes while its size and woven design are playful enough to work with casual looks like Birkenstocks, a tee, and loose jeans.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • The video highlights their daily companionship—gentle walks, cozy cuddles, and playful moments—illustrating how both found comfort and healing in each other's company.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
    Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
  • While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • Further factions emerge from there, as people start playing the game within the Squid Game, forming pockets of friendships and alliances, real and fake.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The World Junior tournament is always good for some surprises; a couple of unexpected players emerging as top scorers or playing well in big moments, or a traditional top nation getting upset in the medal round.
    Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Their throats may have been boisterous, singing loud and long, but their eyes were shot with worry.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • In the practiced government kabuki of these events, commissioners spoke, proposals were voted on unanimously, and chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by Donald Trump, ran things smoothly, though his demeanor was rather boisterous.
    Steven Levy, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Add a new pattern to mom’s collection with this fun number, done up with shades of blues, pinks, and greens.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 May 2025
  • Perry’s version was all in good fun, but gay rights had changed quite a bit since 1995, when Sobule sang about the topic.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • The house had multiple assets, including a grand entrance, original details, a welcoming front porch and a two-story carriage house that offered additional space for entertaining.
    Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Again, sight lines within the home are extended, making this the area perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, including large parties.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The user's tale went on to generate a lively conversation in the comments section of the post.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 8 May 2025
  • Domingo, one of the earliest VIP arrivals at the party, was showing off his style on the lane, ball in hand, as the lively room continued to fill up.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 May 2025

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“Rollicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollicking. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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