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as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
the movie follows the comic duo through a series of outrageous and uproarious escapades
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as in noisy
full of or characterized by the presence of noise
visited the site where the action movie was being filmed only to find a chaotic, uproarious set
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Recent Examples of uproarious
What ensues is a biting, wicked comedy in which a batch of wildly unpleasant people make for uproarious entertainment.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
His fashion spoke in extreme statements and his shows were anything-goes, with the audience uproarious.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Escola’s humor might be decidedly gay, but the uproarious crowd reaction of the Broadway audience (which unlike Off Broadway, is no longer primarily gay men) demonstrates the wide appeal of Escola’s brand of comedy.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 12 July 2024
Frankie then appeared front center to accept a plaque from former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, which was met by an uproarious ovation from the crowd mostly dressed in all-white.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for uproarious 
Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
His fashion spoke in extreme statements and his shows were anything-goes, with the audience uproarious.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
Escola’s humor might be decidedly gay, but the uproarious crowd reaction of the Broadway audience (which unlike Off Broadway, is no longer primarily gay men) demonstrates the wide appeal of Escola’s brand of comedy.
—Christian Lewis, Variety, 12 July 2024
Frankie then appeared front center to accept a plaque from former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, which was met by an uproarious ovation from the crowd mostly dressed in all-white.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for uproarious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uproarious
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The film takes viewers through her journey, filled with humorous and heartfelt moments, from open mic nights at comedy clubs to glamorous charity events, all set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Acid Comedy of Thomas Schütte: In a MoMA retrospective filled with humorous angst, the German sculptor offers a prime 2025 resolution: Don’t run from failure.—
Laurel Graeber,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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If your exhaust fan is still noisy after cleaning, this could indicate loose screws or a problem with the motor.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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If there’s a slightly noisier spot (or spots) in the apartment, that is another indicator of gaps that might allow smells to seep in and could benefit from sealant, says Arianna Deane, an architect and A+A+A cofounder.—
Diana Budds,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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The sweet, funny, profound ceremony in Oakland on Saturday could have doubled as a celebration of life for A’s baseball here, as the team migrates to Sacramento this season with its sights set on Las Vegas.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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April is funny and self-deprecating, seemingly comfortable in her skin despite the constant questioning of her gender.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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The British queen won fan affection and RuPaul's admiration for her stunning looks on the runway and comedic prowess, including a fan-favorite Snatch Game impersonation of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the visual jokes are dense and the look works for the setting and comedic ethos, reflecting the junky tourist-trap aesthetic that Mumolo and Wiig celebrate.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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And, gosh, what is the deal with the rest of their graduating class (including a desperately funny Kelly McCormack, whose animus toward Agnes is both understandable and very amusing)?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Rogan found this amusing given Harris’s prior public support for cannabis reform but speculated her prosecutorial record on marijuana offenses might have influenced this decision.—
Tribune Content Agency,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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On Americans and the presidency; Trump, Hegseth, and NATO; a comical case of wokery; the late Stephan Thernstrom; and more In recent days, I have been reminded of the presidential election of 1992 — particularly the general-election debates.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Feb. 2025
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His boisterous persona was more comical than confrontational, a hot-air balloon of strutting pomposity punctured by his family.—
Jim McKairnes,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Social media users were left hysterical by the Frenchie's dramatic reaction and related to the loud cries.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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One reporter said the fight should be called off, that Clay was hysterical and was endangering himself.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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With a desire to build a comic collection, Perez began frequenting A&M Comics, named for its former owners, Arnold and Maxine Square.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Beginning life as an unassuming comic character in 2005, Pepe was created by Matt Furie — who could never have dreamt of the heights the frog’s eventual popularity would reach.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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