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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
Em Nearly every dish at this marvellous East Village restaurant is a kaleidoscope of flavors and textures, riotous with green herbs and vibrant pickles, but these sandwiches are unadorned, almost drab.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
There’s a riotous guitar freakout.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Get ready for an interlude of riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take the audience on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The riotous sequences ends on a close-up of Glinda.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
There’s a riotous guitar freakout.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Get ready for an interlude of riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take the audience on a musical comedic journey about their would-be careers as concert pianists.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
The riotous sequences ends on a close-up of Glinda.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riotous
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Introducing Pharrell was none other than Tyler, the Creator, who delivered a humorous speech of admiration and friendship.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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In terms of scenes that stand out in Part 1, Francesca’s quest to figure out what an orgasm is results in a series of humorous and awkward conversations with various members of the family.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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The allegations span from 2016 until 2022 during which Reina is accused of using his position to divert funds to fund lavish trips abroad, pay his children’s tuition and extensive renovations to his West Sacramento home, prosecutors said in a statement Thursday.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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With several cabaret shows in the area, including Lido and Crazy Horse, plenty of people stop by for a pre-show dinner to set the tone for a lavish evening out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The comedic thriller will premiere globally on the platform on May 20 with the first two episodes of the half hour, 10-episode season, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through July 15.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Alexander has certainly proven his comedic chops already, but his image is not that of a comedian.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners dismissed the allegations related to donor information but found that Ellis had accepted excessive contributions.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restrictions, known as a consent decree, were a result of a 2017 lawsuit over excessive use of solitary confinement and pepper spray on inmates.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His sharp, funny, and unexpectedly comforting voice makes the book a joy to read and turns what could feel grim into something liberating.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roy Keane is clearly a very funny character who everyone is scared of… Then Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are just absolutely filled with football.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Augmenting that spine are family photos and home movies, copious insights and praise from fellow comedians, anchored with interviews — awkward and endearing — with the comic herself, as well as her parents and older sister, Sarah Bamford Seidelmann.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Send Help gloriously showcases Raimi’s love for twisted comedy, unhinged action and copious amounts of blood.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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The mainframe cycle has returned, which is both remarkable and somewhat amusing in 2026.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Danish star Bang seems to having a grand time playing the I-want-it-all villain of the piece and is amusing to watch.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sulfur is the 10th most abundant element in the universe and a critical component of amino acids, proteins and enzymes on Earth.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Riotous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riotous. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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