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a rip-roaring tale of the Old West
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Recent Examples of rip-roaring
Impressive set-pieces are sprinkled throughout, from a rip-roaring car chase to open the film and a later brawl between Irene and a pair of shady mechanics (Michael Manuel and Taylor Misiak).
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Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, set in 1969, follows Indy and his estranged goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in a rip-roaring race against time to keep the titular dial out of the hands of Nazi-turned-NASA-scientist Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen).
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Nebraska may not be as widely popular as Springsteen's rip-roaring hit albums like Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A., but it has often been hailed by critics as some of his best work.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
All your burning questions about the final installment of the rip-roaring South Korean survival saga, answered.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
The studio system had the means, the talent, and the will to make big, expensive, rip-roaring tales set in the past, featuring stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn and Charlton Heston.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Lord John, who also copes by getting rip-roaring drunk, refuses to let Claire mourn Jamie alone.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
And the holiday shopping season — including the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend — poses an opportunity for the company to capitalize further on its rip-roaring momentum.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The original Twister had about eight rip-roaring tornadoes, enough to float a cow and tumble houses for Jo and Bill to drive through.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, set in 1969, follows Indy and his estranged goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in a rip-roaring race against time to keep the titular dial out of the hands of Nazi-turned-NASA-scientist Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen).
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Nebraska may not be as widely popular as Springsteen's rip-roaring hit albums like Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A., but it has often been hailed by critics as some of his best work.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Jan. 2025
All your burning questions about the final installment of the rip-roaring South Korean survival saga, answered.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
The studio system had the means, the talent, and the will to make big, expensive, rip-roaring tales set in the past, featuring stars like Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn and Charlton Heston.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Lord John, who also copes by getting rip-roaring drunk, refuses to let Claire mourn Jamie alone.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
And the holiday shopping season — including the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend — poses an opportunity for the company to capitalize further on its rip-roaring momentum.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
The original Twister had about eight rip-roaring tornadoes, enough to float a cow and tumble houses for Jo and Bill to drive through.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
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The chef’s kitchen is just as impressive, decked out with a stone pizza oven, high-end appliances, and dramatic picture windows that showcase the breathtaking city-to-ocean views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beneath the breathtaking view of the Camelback and Mummy Mountains, Taylor and Hooker exchanged both handwritten and traditional vows.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both individuals possess a separate aesthetic and demographic appeal and that is what makes their rise exciting.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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Embrace the opportunity to try something new and exciting; there’s always room for improvement.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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McAfee said, referring to the freshman center’s game-winning shot that sent the Terps to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 with a thrilling 72-71 victory over Colorado State on Sunday night in Seattle.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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And Lamar simply couldn’t be hotter, coming off a big Grammy sweep and a thrilling Super Bowl Halftime Show victory.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sprinkle Them Throughout Your Decor Regardless of their fiscal value, antiques often become the most interesting object in a room, says del Balzo.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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His paintings became increasingly textured, with sculpted grooves and warps that generate their own intriguing lighting effects.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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