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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
But mainly it is known for the riotous setting off of fireworks, increasingly in defiance of local bans.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
The Borough will be reviewing and revising plans for public events given this new riotous trend.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The riotous colors of fall don't come all at once: Trees' leaves change unevenly, depending on their species.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
The gallery is part of the fun, too, decked out in a riotous, tessellating wallpaper of musical homages and studded with golden geometric structures.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
The Borough will be reviewing and revising plans for public events given this new riotous trend.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The riotous colors of fall don't come all at once: Trees' leaves change unevenly, depending on their species.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2024
The gallery is part of the fun, too, decked out in a riotous, tessellating wallpaper of musical homages and studded with golden geometric structures.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotous
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But if the feedback from the audience is any indication, this sometimes humorous and always emotional generational family tale will one day have a real opening night.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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White sprinkles in archival footage exploring the couple’s trajectory and Gibson’s career, but his subjects’ raw, often humorous testimonies—about mortality, sexuality, and gender identity—are most illuminating.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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But its 11 songs are only a part of the film’s lavish musical treatment, which required an 85-piece orchestra and 60-voice choir.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Adams, a former NYPD officer and Democrat who previously registered as a Republican, was accused by federal prosecutors of taking lavish flights and hotel stays from Turkish businessmen and officials for more than a decade.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
14 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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According to Mock, your professional maid service will not have the proper tools to safely remove excessive mold issues.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Comedian and actress Amy Schumer announced last year that she was diagnosed with the rare hormonal disorder, Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by excessive production of cortisol.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
7 Feb. 2025
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In late January, the iconic funny man appeared on 101.1 The Wiz, reacting to a slew of rappers performing at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The actor simply finds something too funny to contain him or herself.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My colleagues were more than gracious enough to take some time out of their day to taste-test copious amounts of chocolate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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The tents are heated, the TP is four-ply, and there are copious luxury meats to be had.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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In another amusing shot, Tallulah wears a tank top emblazoned with a photo of her father's face in his younger days.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Among the speakers were several coaches, including Evan Chalmers, who provided a variety of amusing quips and tales about his Laguna Beach High classmate and multiple-sports teammate.—
Richard Dunn,
Orange County Register,
6 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 22 Feb. 2025.
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