as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
that beach is often taken over by packs of rambunctious young people, so don't go there expecting peace and quiet
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Recent Examples of rambunctious
Paré-Poupart’s style gives his book a rambunctious spirit, a sense of a hungry, catholic mind at work.
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Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
And the mess wasn’t just localized to the trash can—there were husks everywhere, like rose petals tossed by a rambunctious 4-year-old flower girl thrilled to be at her first wedding.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
And yet on The Goonies, there’s seven of us, wild and crazy full of energy, loud, rambunctious.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
And because a plant that's ideal for one region may be too rambunctious or invasive in another part of the country, always check local recommendations before adding any plant to your garden.
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Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rambunctious
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
And the mess wasn’t just localized to the trash can—there were husks everywhere, like rose petals tossed by a rambunctious 4-year-old flower girl thrilled to be at her first wedding.
—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
And yet on The Goonies, there’s seven of us, wild and crazy full of energy, loud, rambunctious.
—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
And because a plant that's ideal for one region may be too rambunctious or invasive in another part of the country, always check local recommendations before adding any plant to your garden.
—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rambunctious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rambunctious
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On July 8, Hancock read the text to a large and boisterous crowd in Philadelphia.
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My family had a boisterous rescue dog, who was full-grown but often acted like a puppy.
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To this point, those celebrations have been rowdy but civil, with rival fan bases showing respect to one another in these moments of soccer-loving unity.
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The 45-second clip features Oasis’ rowdy crowds and hints at rehearsal footage as Noel and Liam Gallagher talk about their reunion years after Oasis’ acrimonious breakup.
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Because whatever deficiencies this squad might have, it’s backed by a massive, raucous army.
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Yesterday, on a raucous Centre Court, Maya Joint formally announced herself.
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Vibrant banners will fill the land alongside lively Spanish music.
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On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.
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The movie is both exquisite and rumbustious, stylized and energized.
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Still, there’s a lot of pleasing vitality to this great American story about how clever brewers took an ancient idea and unlocked an unheard-of range of innovations with a combination of capitalist energy and rumbustious creativity.
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Murphy then appeared on stage to a rollicking standing ovation and made his way to his place at the dais toward the back of the room.
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Those self-aware lyrics are paired with breezy melody and a gently rollicking rhythm, making this feel like a freewheeling summertime favorite.
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Europe has long resisted air conditioning as noisy, an eyesore on architectural facades and unnecessary, as brutal summer heat has been relatively short-lived.
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The advertisement paints an ominous portrait, featuring a man in dark lighting standing in front of images of noisy computer servers.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, a national correspondent for USA TODAY, writes about violent weather, climate change and other news.
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English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
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“Rambunctious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rambunctious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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