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boisterous

[boi-ster-uhs, -struhs] / ˈbɔɪ stər əs, -strəs /


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He now flaunts that wealth through his boisterous public persona.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

The Hollywood Bowl felt a little forlorn Tuesday night after four long evenings of boisterous 18,000-strong crowds showing L.A.’s many-splendored love for Gustavo Dudamel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

In contrast to her boisterous outward appearance, Parton was notably reserved on other issues of day-to-day politics, citing a fanbase of all political stripes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The latest example happened in the Oval Office yesterday, when Trump called CNN’s Kristen Holmes “a loud, boisterous person” and told her to “be quiet.”

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

Everyone knew them; they were a dynasty in Shaker Heights, a huge and boisterous and exceedingly handsome clan that always seemed to be suntanned and windswept, like the Kennedys.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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