as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet
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Recent Examples of rambunctious
The Pluck of the Irish In person, Boyle has that similar rambunctious and infectious humor that makes his version of Hughes so charming.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
The more rambunctious children ran up and down the stairways, while others sat quietly with their families, listening to old men recount myth and history.
—Winthrop Rodgers, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
In the off-kilter, one-day affair, Lil Wayne, Action Bronson, and Trash Talk filled the lineup, and according to a review from The Hollywood Reporter, the show was a rambunctious yet triumphant event perfectly matching the energy of the California rapper.
—Jason Chandler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The rambunctious tune reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the first top 10 hit of Tyler’s career — and came in at No. 12 on our 100 Best Songs of 2024 list.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
The more rambunctious children ran up and down the stairways, while others sat quietly with their families, listening to old men recount myth and history.
—Winthrop Rodgers, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
In the off-kilter, one-day affair, Lil Wayne, Action Bronson, and Trash Talk filled the lineup, and according to a review from The Hollywood Reporter, the show was a rambunctious yet triumphant event perfectly matching the energy of the California rapper.
—Jason Chandler, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The rambunctious tune reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 — the first top 10 hit of Tyler’s career — and came in at No. 12 on our 100 Best Songs of 2024 list.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambunctious
Adjective
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Over the next decade the Leon family expanded and the kids moved out and away, yet food continued to anchor them in their many boisterous reunions.—
Elyse Inamine,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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His boisterous persona was more comical than confrontational, a hot-air balloon of strutting pomposity punctured by his family.—
Jim McKairnes,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern and Jackie Earle Haley co-star as Dave’s rowdy buddies.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The goal gave the Penguins a 5-2 lead and set off a rowdy celebration.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Especially for Pirates in the Caribbean night, when everybody – kids and adults – pull something out of Jack Sparrow’s closet for dinner, a raucous parrhty on Deck 10 and Magic Kingdom-caliber fireworks – the only fireworks display, we are reminded by the cruise director, by a cruise line at sea.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Posey, in particular, described the possibility of Sasaki pitching for the Giants in the playoffs in front of a raucous Oracle Park.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
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From Ali’s perspective, this story is a quintessential Black ‘Dena story: eco-conscious, family orientated, spiritually vibrant, and lively — even in death.—
Keyaira Kelly,
refinery29.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Grover Grover is a lively and enthusiastic blue monster who loves exploring and going on new adventures.—
Casey Clark,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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If there’s a slightly noisier spot (or spots) in the apartment, that is another indicator of gaps that might allow smells to seep in and could benefit from sealant, says Arianna Deane, an architect and A+A+A cofounder.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Joy’s jazzy, smoky version of the Marvin Gaye classic, coupled with her velvety vocals, sparked another rollicking ovation led by John who was the first to stand up.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
4 Feb. 2023
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His setlist, a rollicking walk-down-memory-lane of solo hits, NKOTB favorites, standards, show tunes and cover songs, showcased his range as an entertainer, musical virtuoso and keen collaborator.—
Sonal Dutt,
Peoplemag,
23 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The movie is both exquisite and rumbustious, stylized and energized.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 May 2022
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From 1657, when tea first became available in London’s coffeehouses, to the early seventeen-hundreds, when women were invited in, recreational tea drinking was the preserve of rumbustious gentlemen.—
David Kortava,
The New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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After all, we too are drawn to violent, meaningless spectacle to distract us from matters of substance.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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When people receive treatment for their psychosis, their chance of violent behavior decreases.3 Challenges With Treatment Both psychosis and schizophrenia can be difficult to treat, mainly because people experiencing either one may be resistant to receiving help.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Rambunctious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambunctious. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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