as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
the partying neighbors kept up their raucous laughter half the night
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Recent Examples of raucous
Thursday’s scene was far more subdued than the Knicks fans’ raucous 7th Ave.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Thunder chairman Clayton Bennett and head coach Mark Daigneault were the first ones to accept the Oscar Robertson Trophy, awarded to the Western Conference champions to an raucous crowd on hand in Oklahoma City.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
They were entirely swallowed up by the Thunder’s historically tenacious defense and Oklahoma City’s raucous home crowd.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
About a month into the season, Chiles felt the love for her sport return while competing in front of a raucous yet supportive Westwood crowd.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Thunder chairman Clayton Bennett and head coach Mark Daigneault were the first ones to accept the Oscar Robertson Trophy, awarded to the Western Conference champions to an raucous crowd on hand in Oklahoma City.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
They were entirely swallowed up by the Thunder’s historically tenacious defense and Oklahoma City’s raucous home crowd.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 May 2025
About a month into the season, Chiles felt the love for her sport return while competing in front of a raucous yet supportive Westwood crowd.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raucous
Adjective
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Even amid the more boisterous parts of the track, the speakers pick out the subtleties.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Elizabeth is friendly and warm, but not as boisterous as Olivia.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Lexington brought tenacity, composure and high-level play from the opening serve, trading thunderous kills, eye-opening defense, and long rallies throughout in front of a rowdy crowd fit for state tournament game.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2025
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Sørensen said his team is aware of the rowdy, sometimes absurd comment sections.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Set 60-90 minutes aside—without those rambunctious kids around and with your favorite deliberative beverage—and tell your personal money stories to one another.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The reality star, 19, became an early rising star for her quippy one-liners and rambunctious persona on TLC's Toddlers & Tiaras.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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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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Hike in groups: A group is noisier and smellier, the National Park Service said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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At a 78th Cannes, which on the party side wasn’t as noisy as previous ones with drone shows (2022’s Elvis) and Elton John performing on the beach (2019’s Rocketman), leave it to amfAR‘s 31st fashionista blowout Cannes Gala at Hotel Du Cap at Eden Roc to steal the show.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This sweeping action included both nonviolent participants and those convicted of violent crimes against law enforcement.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Individual plots veer between cartoonish farce (the gang accidentally makes friends with a violent criminal) and more mundane problems (Billie loses her insurance and gets into medical debt).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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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“Raucous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raucous. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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