as in boisterous
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as in rollicking
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
the kids romped on the lawn until dinner was ready
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Adjective
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In matters of texture, cotton, knits, and compelling fabrics arrived in the form of modern corsetry, slick pantsuits, and boisterous dresses in assorted hues.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025 -
There’s a profusion of bars in downtown Kansas City that offer boisterous partying and pounding music.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Smith, Kesha, Williams and more were spotted at Casa Cipriani in downtown Manhattan, tucked into the VIP section of a small dance party that got more raucous as the night progressed.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
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In New Orleans, raucous parades and celebrations during the Mardi Gras period – which take place all around the city – have sometimes been the site of gun violence.—
Jason Morris,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The rowdy crowd took advantage of the proximity by being unusually chatty.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, Payne learned to lean into the loose, cheeky, respectfully rowdy aura One Direction cultivated during their peak years.—
Federico Fahsbender,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the hallway bathroom upgrades existing tile with an amber shower curtain and emerald leaping cheetah wallpaper from The House of Scalamandré, which Haller chose as a subtle nod to The Royal Tenenbaums.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2024
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Soon, people are leaping forward to yank their bag off the carousel.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Running out of the house before a big meeting, cheeky daytime dates, or weekend frolics are all occasions for this exuberant perfume.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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As Shadow the Hedgehog, malice; as Neo and John Wick, dread; as Johnny Utah, woe; as Ted Logan, frolic — and now, as an anthropomorphic representation of Lumon, Keanu Reeves veers into the buoyantly propagandistic.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tinnitus is when someone hears ringing in the ears—or a buzzing or roaring sound.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
20 Oct. 2024
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On her first day of filming, Ronan was thrown into a lively quickstep number in a roaring dance hall.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The official website for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which tech billionaire Elon Musk heads, was reportedly hacked on Friday, sending waves of confusion and amusement through the internet.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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There’s no shortage of diversions and amusements to fill your Sunday afternoon.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Medical retreats are often located in tranquil settings—think serene beaches, lush forests, or peaceful mountains—that naturally promote relaxation.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, magnesium aids in calming the nervous system by regulating neurotransmitters, which can improve sleep quality and relaxation.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Romping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romping. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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