as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet
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Recent Examples of rambunctious
The reality star, 19, became an early rising star for her quippy one-liners and rambunctious persona on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Learn how to live amongst rugged Vikings and rambunctious dragons.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
His rambunctious courtside behavior reads like most of what Timmy does as way too much, but his over-the-top fervor is even more endearing than his A Complete Unknown press tour.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Learn how to live amongst rugged Vikings and rambunctious dragons.
—Samantha Neely, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
His rambunctious courtside behavior reads like most of what Timmy does as way too much, but his over-the-top fervor is even more endearing than his A Complete Unknown press tour.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambunctious
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On Tuesday, the boisterous San Bernardino band Fuerza Regida, uploaded a statement to their 9.1 million followers, sharing support for the Latino community.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The courtyard is anchored by a lush banyan tree, and a resplendent Art Deco dining room and bar encircle the boisterous patrons outdoors.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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For 23 years, the rowdy blue agent of chaos lived as a second-class citizen at Disney.—
Brooks Barnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Tear gas was reportedly used near the stadium and water cannon were used near the Arc de Triomphe to disperse rowdy crowds.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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What To Know Videos on social media showed the group of drag artists walking into the theatre before the show began and being met with raucous applause.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Those are the same rules of force for National Guard troops deployed under Trump's executive order in Los Angeles, where raucous protests have been ongoing.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
10 June 2025
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In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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The sheer volume of content created far outpaces what audiences can consume, leading to a noisy, crowded digital ecosystem.—
Luca Brinkhues,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Its lineup interspersed noisy no wave groups like Pop Music Fever Dream and Pure Adult, upbeat pop-rock performances from bands like Um, Jennifer?—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2025
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Joy’s jazzy, smoky version of the Marvin Gaye classic, coupled with her velvety vocals, sparked another rollicking ovation led by John who was the first to stand up.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
4 Feb. 2023
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His setlist, a rollicking walk-down-memory-lane of solo hits, NKOTB favorites, standards, show tunes and cover songs, showcased his range as an entertainer, musical virtuoso and keen collaborator.—
Sonal Dutt,
Peoplemag,
23 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Around this time, the outfit’s quirky, lightly rumbustious songs began to resonate across British press and radio; accessible while containing a marked dose of strangeness, Fontaine’s songwriting – at once emotionally raw and witty – boasted a strong multi-generational appeal.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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The movie is both exquisite and rumbustious, stylized and energized.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 May 2022
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The protests had been largely peaceful throughout Friday and Saturday, with isolated instances of violent activity.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Noni finds herself up against Lion’s violent henchmen and women in series of fight-to-the-death encounters aboard the tyrant’s grandiose sailing ship, which lies at the heart of a vast naval fleet.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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“Rambunctious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambunctious. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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