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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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While the situation might seem humorous, the Reddit user shared an important takeaway: people should be cautious when dealing with wrong numbers.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates and Johnson regularly text humorous or supportive messages.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Beyond the spa, heated swimming pool, and lavish outdoor lounge areas, a picturesque boardwalk guides guests through a sea of local wildflowers out to the beach, which is outfitted in matching blue umbrellas and chairs.—
Eliseé Browchuk,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Nashville’s notable Asian dining expansion made headway this summer — with lavish new eateries opening their doors in the Gulch, the announcement of a new pan-Asian restaurant coming from the owners of Noko and the upscale Japanese restaurant Sushi Row headed to Wedgewood-Houston in 2025.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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And the latest star to pull off the look is none other than actress, icon, and comedic genius Keke Palmer.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Cheung, for instance, lends her invaluable comedic timing to a laconic factory worker and then is brittle and heartbreaking as a mother mourning a tech-wiz daughter.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
6 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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And McGrath, who didn’t resort to telling jokes or making funny faces to force a smile out of Krzystof, literally took matters into her own hands.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
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
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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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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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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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Arctic grayling were once so abundant in Michigan’s rivers that European settlers named a city after them: Grayling, a small town located along the Au Sable River.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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First time winners were abundant An exciting, early theme of the 67th Grammy Awards?—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotous. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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