as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the comedian's last routine was a real ripper, leaving the audience in those proverbial stitches
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Recent Examples of ripper
Some North Jersey legends specialize in the ultimate version: rippers.
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J. J. Goode, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
Additionally, the machine comes with a few accessories to help beginners like extra bobbins, four presser feet, needles, a seam ripper, and a helpful instruction manual.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
The island’s Crystal Pier is the hot spot for up-and-coming local rippers and visitors alike, and the rock jetty at Masonboro Inlet can offer long right-handers for experienced surfers.
—Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2023
This sewing machine also includes a few accessories, such as a needle set, seam ripper, five different feet, and a dust cover.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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J. J. Goode, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
Additionally, the machine comes with a few accessories to help beginners like extra bobbins, four presser feet, needles, a seam ripper, and a helpful instruction manual.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
The island’s Crystal Pier is the hot spot for up-and-coming local rippers and visitors alike, and the rock jetty at Masonboro Inlet can offer long right-handers for experienced surfers.
—Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2023
This sewing machine also includes a few accessories, such as a needle set, seam ripper, five different feet, and a dust cover.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Yet, one of the beauty references for his 40th anniversary show dated almost 70 years before: ‘60s lashes seen on Diana Ross and The Supremes.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images file The result is an arena with ambitions as lofty as the franchise’s dreams of winning a first NBA championship.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Trending Video Margot Robbie Takes You Inside The Barbie Dreamhouse Welcome to Barbie's dream house.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
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Julia Roberts is the divine ripsnorter of weeping.New York Times, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
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Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.SI.com, SI.com, 6 July 2019
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Styled by Max Ortega September 3, 2024 HIGH AND MIGHTY Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
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Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
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On Monday night, the writers presented me with a real humdinger of a stupid thing to make famous people do: putting something in their mouths that was either sweet, savory, or a piece of paper.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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This augurs to be a humdinger of an election, as only a small number of undecided voters in a small number of battleground states really count for an Electoral College victory.Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Sasheer is really a wonder on this show, and that moment feels like a really beautiful exhale to me.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Godzilla Minus One, which had a budget of just $15 million, was considered a marvel of bang-for-buck VFX.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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From natural temperature-regulating fabrics like Merino wool to synthetic options engineered to wick moisture, today’s base layers are marvels of technology.Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Ripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripper. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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