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as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
his riotous mugging always has everyone in hysterics
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as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
a painting by that artist is usually a riotous display of color
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Recent Examples of riotous
The proof theatrically is that the production is a rapt and riotous collective with a long list credits all seemingly on the same wildly unpredictable page.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
In 2021 the inauguration of Joe Biden, after a riotous political season and the pandemic with stay-at -home mandates averaged 33.8 million.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Vice President Mike Pence accepted the results as certified by each state, defying Trump and a riotous mob to declare Joe Biden the winner.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
While some characters could use some scaling back in terms of their damage output (Hawkeye), the chaotic nature and unlimited potential of so many overpowered characters thrown together at once makes for a riotous experience that’s refreshingly ludicrous.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
In 2021 the inauguration of Joe Biden, after a riotous political season and the pandemic with stay-at -home mandates averaged 33.8 million.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Vice President Mike Pence accepted the results as certified by each state, defying Trump and a riotous mob to declare Joe Biden the winner.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
While some characters could use some scaling back in terms of their damage output (Hawkeye), the chaotic nature and unlimited potential of so many overpowered characters thrown together at once makes for a riotous experience that’s refreshingly ludicrous.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotous
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The big picture: Parody accounts from Mount Rainier and Mount Hood are trading playful taunts and humorous one-upmanship, comparing body counts and jesting about whether size matters.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rough-hewn and flinty, a movie star without stereotypical movie-star looks, Hackman gave even his humorous roles a slightly sinister, unpredictable edge.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Just west of Back Bay station, visitors can discover an oasis of warmth in the form of the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, a lavish property that comes equipped with a wealth of amenities designed with wintertime in mind.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Tom Carney and Vice Mayor Juli Casale should stand firm in opposition to the union’s demands for lavish retirement benefits.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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There are times when an actor leaning into the role of straight man can make comedic material even funnier (Leslie Nielsen’s late career was entirely built on the premise), but this isn’t one of them.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Some were comedic, like a moment when McKee, playing Annie in middle age, attends her first aerobics class.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their sponsors said they were aimed at reducing excessive regulatory burdens and federal spending, and safeguarding Medicaid and Medicare.—
Gabriella Borter,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ueda’s comments come after BOJ board member Hajime Takata reportedly said Tuesday that the Japanese central bank needs to raise interest rates further, as keeping them low at current levels could result in excessive risk-taking and higher inflation.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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And my self-worth’s at an all-time low The music video is seemingly made for the internet, full of funny, relatable lines expressed via a satisfyingly upfront, upbeat delivery.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Now 40, playwright Jacobs-Jenkins—whose funny and startling family drama Appropriate, starring Sarah Paulson and Corey Stoll, ran for seven months on Broadway last season, winning three Tonys along the way—has become a marquee name on the American stage.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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The copious sliding glass doors were also reinstalled and waterproofed.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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My first draft of the illustrations attempted to mimic Gorey’s art, complete with copious amounts of crosshatching and handwritten text.—
Lisa Brown,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Needless to say, TikTok users couldn't cope with the amusing video, and it's already generated mor than 2,200 comments online.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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To the latter, watching Shauna blankly absorb an update about her daughter dumping a bag of animal guts onto a bully at school is both amusing and frustrating.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Nile begins its journey in Uganda, offering stunning views and abundant wildlife along the way.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The full Dietary Guidelines for Americans on alcohol, which few Americans read, offer abundant cautions.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotous. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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