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a rip-roaring tale of the Old West
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Recent Examples of rip-roaring
Most were powered by V-8 engines, bedecked in chrome, and built in Detroit, but some European vehicles also gained a foothold in the U.S., notably rip-roaring British roadsters and a German oddball called the Volkswagen Beetle.
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Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The Smurfs go on rip-roaring adventures through different dimensions that are more kid-thrilling than anxiety-inducing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Häagen-Dazs decided to get Fast and Furious this year with a rip-roaring commercial featuring Dom (Vin Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), and Tej (Ludacris) themselves.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The film hits all the right story beats while delivering on the rip-roaring action sequences.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
This rip-roaring ride is among the director’s most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Denk joined the quartet for the second half, a rip-roaring performance of Brahms’s F-minor Piano Quintet.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Critics are calling the film 'thematically rich' and 'rip-roaring fun'.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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).
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
The Smurfs go on rip-roaring adventures through different dimensions that are more kid-thrilling than anxiety-inducing.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Häagen-Dazs decided to get Fast and Furious this year with a rip-roaring commercial featuring Dom (Vin Diesel), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), and Tej (Ludacris) themselves.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The film hits all the right story beats while delivering on the rip-roaring action sequences.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
This rip-roaring ride is among the director’s most beloved films and was a primary influence on George Lucas’s Star Wars.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Denk joined the quartet for the second half, a rip-roaring performance of Brahms’s F-minor Piano Quintet.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Critics are calling the film 'thematically rich' and 'rip-roaring fun'.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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).
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rip-roaring
Adjective
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Float through the geological wonder on the Colorado River with an adrenaline-pumping white water adventure or take in the breathtaking views slowly on a smooth water rafting trip.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Take the Skyway Monte Bianco gondola up nearly 11,000 feet for breathtaking views.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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On Friday night, FC Juarez faces off with Santos Laguna in exciting Liga MX soccer action, with both teams desperate for a win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sailors will also find exciting yachts in the Wallywind 110, the Swan 88, or the Sunreef 60, 70, and 80 models.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tune the channel to ABC at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon to catch a thrilling WNBA basketball contest between the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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These algorithms shape so much of our lives in a way that is both thrilling and uncomfortable.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What’s interesting is that this association held true across different cultures, ages and types of trust, suggesting that trust isn’t just a cultural preference but a universal building block of well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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It’s been a really interesting couple of years for the unscripted industry.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
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Cora did not announce who would be added to the rotation, though the Red Sox have some intriguing options in Kyle Harrison and Payton Tolle.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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This is an intriguing story that looks set to keep running.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Rip-roaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rip-roaring. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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