boisterous
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The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boisterous outdoor parties held by residents.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
In 1996, David Keating cast her as Cathleen, the boisterous mother to a sullen teenager played by Jared Leto in “The Last of the High Kings.”
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
Speed has built his brand and online persona on over-the-top, boisterous and sometimes aggressive reactions.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
“White Lotus” stars Jason Isaacs and Aimee Lou Wood shared a boisterous laugh, while Powell made sure his parents were in his range of sight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026
His parents are diffident around Maxine, at first keeping their distance, not boisterous as they typically are around their Bengali friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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