as in beauty
something very good of its kind
had high hopes that the football game would be a ripsnorter, but it turned out to be a real snoozer
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Recent Examples of ripsnorter
Julia Roberts is the divine ripsnorter of weeping.
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New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.
—SI.com, 6 July 2019
New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022
Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.
—SI.com, 6 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripsnorter
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For instance, Target’s AI beauty advisor impressed Gen Z shopper Clay Lute, 23, with its personalized product recommendations, underscoring how AI can elevate the retail experience when designed thoughtfully.Stacey Widlitz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Walmart's early 2024 Black Friday deals began online Nov. 11 including beauty products, clothing, cookware, toys and more.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images file The result is an arena with ambitions as lofty as the franchise’s dreams of winning a first NBA championship.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Impossible pie is a dream dessert for the people who love custard pies and coconut, as these are the dominant flavors of the recipe.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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On Monday night, the writers presented me with a real humdinger of a stupid thing to make famous people do: putting something in their mouths that was either sweet, savory, or a piece of paper.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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This augurs to be a humdinger of an election, as only a small number of undecided voters in a small number of battleground states really count for an Electoral College victory.Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Mughal emperor Shah Jahan contracted a marvel of architectural precision built in memory of one of his wives, Mumtaz Mahal, after her death.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Among my reflections from the rig: This is a technological marvel.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Styled by Max Ortega September 3, 2024 HIGH AND MIGHTY Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
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Understatement has its merits, but so too does a bolt of pure whimsy—just ask model Abby Champion (near right) and her corker of a Stefan Cooke hat; stefancooke.co.uk.Sean Thomas, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024
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Fritz kicked his first serve into Evans’s single-handed backhand to devastating effect, rather than just hitting his usual flat rippers.James Hansen, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
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Additional tools include a back box ripper for cutting tape and packaging materials and a cord cutter for light tasks.New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024
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Hurricanes and other angry mother nature phenomena are not in any way God’s judgment on victims.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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From gardening tools to kitchen gadgets, and even inflatable hot tubs, the Middle of Lidl has become a cultural phenomenon and the subject of prime-time TV documentaries.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Kitsch makes some of our favorites, and this gold beaut is a 2023 Best of Beauty winner.Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Sep. 2024
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All hues look fabulous in photos and the long-wearing, crease-proof claims are true, too—these beauts simply do not budge.Deanna Pai and Sarah Han, Allure, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Ripsnorter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripsnorter. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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