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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
By the time the trial gets underway, amateur arsonist Lee has reignited Gotham City's riotous Joker frenzy while Arthur appears to have completely fallen back down the rabbit hole of his own delusional self-righteousness.
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Megan McCluskey, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The images capture the dichotomy of languid days spent lounging on beaches alongside riotous, glitzy club nights and evoke a sense that Ibiza was the place to be — and to be seen.
—Suyin Hayes, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Join Luke Honeywell and a smoking hot bluegrass band on a riotous river adventure in celebration of this strange cryptid.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024
In his memoir, Spare, the prince describes a weekend of riotous fun, recounting that Arthur outfitted the indoor tennis court with a mechanical bull and bows and arrows Lord of the Rings style.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024
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Megan McCluskey, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
The images capture the dichotomy of languid days spent lounging on beaches alongside riotous, glitzy club nights and evoke a sense that Ibiza was the place to be — and to be seen.
—Suyin Hayes, CNN, 9 Aug. 2024
Join Luke Honeywell and a smoking hot bluegrass band on a riotous river adventure in celebration of this strange cryptid.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024
In his memoir, Spare, the prince describes a weekend of riotous fun, recounting that Arthur outfitted the indoor tennis court with a mechanical bull and bows and arrows Lord of the Rings style.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotous
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Reddit Reacts Reddit users were entertained by the cake's humorous message.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Others offered a more humorous take on the situation, with one writing that whether the couple picks the name for a child depends largely on what the name actually is.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Target shoppers have the opportunity to snag deals on everyday essentials to more lavish gifts.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The video, which showcases the creator's Cavalier King Charles spaniel taking pride of place at a lavish dinner spread, resplendent in a glittery crown, has been viewed more than 6.5 million times.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But what begins as a simple heist quickly spirals into a chaotic adventure filled with unexpected twists and comedic mishaps.Patrick Frater, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Emma Stone has always been a comedic tour de force — at least according to Jesse Eisenberg.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Avoid excessive iron supplementation: Taking iron supplements can lead to iron overload for people without an iron deficiency.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on what is not necessary or important.Shira Gill, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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This simultaneously funny and profound musical spins around a teenage girl (the lovable Carolee Carmello) suffering from a rare genetic disease that makes her age five times faster than normal.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This is another funny one, but the feud between student and teacher feels awfully relevant in today’s divisive political climate.Erik Kain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chunky sweaters, knit hats and fluffy slippers are all items that can be worn while eating copious amounts of pasta.Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The harrowing true story of the lions, which raided tents in the camp at night and dragged victims into the thicket, has inspired movies and books over the years — and copious research to understand what drove them to prey on humans.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 11 Oct. 2024
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Though there are many examples that are less amusing.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hausman notes that the algorithm does not work perfectly, and like modern chatbots, the robots sometimes fail in surprising and amusing ways.Will Knight, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Streaming platforms that prioritize a seamless, viewer-centric experience can foster loyalty in an industry where options are abundant and viewer expectations are high.Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Collaborations featuring the late artist’s work are abundant and increasing in number, from candles to footwear.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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