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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

The three brothers followed him, boisterous from the open air and their recent doings, so that now the dan was complete.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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