as in beauty
something very good of its kind
the comedian's last routine was a real ripper, leaving the audience in those proverbial stitches
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Recent Examples of ripper
The coat also has a mid-calf length, a button-up front and two spacious pockets that will be stitched closed upon arrival (they can be gently opened with a seam ripper or small scissor).
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Some North Jersey legends specialize in the ultimate version: rippers.
—J. J. Goode, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
Additionally, the machine comes with a few accessories to help beginners like extra bobbins, four presser feet, needles, a seam ripper, and a helpful instruction manual.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
The island’s Crystal Pier is the hot spot for up-and-coming local rippers and visitors alike, and the rock jetty at Masonboro Inlet can offer long right-handers for experienced surfers.
—Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2023
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
Some North Jersey legends specialize in the ultimate version: rippers.
—J. J. Goode, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2023
Additionally, the machine comes with a few accessories to help beginners like extra bobbins, four presser feet, needles, a seam ripper, and a helpful instruction manual.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
The island’s Crystal Pier is the hot spot for up-and-coming local rippers and visitors alike, and the rock jetty at Masonboro Inlet can offer long right-handers for experienced surfers.
—Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripper
Noun
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Age before beauty To obtain an approximate age for a young crescent moon, simply add the number of hours or days that have elapsed from the time of new moon through the date and time of sunset at your location on a particular evening.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help listeners plan the dinner party menu of their dreams!—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Mixing live action and disturbing, tactile stop-motion animation, the great Czech surrealist’s debut feature transforms Alice’s descent into a waking dream of Victorian clutter.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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Transparent — these see-through beauts with wrap-up ankle straps are in a league of their own, saying a lot without ever appearing too flashy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Julia Roberts is the divine ripsnorter of weeping.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2022
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Will relish manager Brendan Rodgers style of play, and could have another ripsnorter of a campaign.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
6 July 2019
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Anyway, Breville doles out sales sparingly, and this little corker is $50 off for the spring sale.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The final scene — a real corker — was filmed at City Hall.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This is a humdinger of a pollinator plant, attracting not only humming bees and butterflies, but a host of other insects, too.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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Rosenblatt gives her a humdinger of a first act closing speech complete with the kind of curtain line actors kill for.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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The parallels with the film inspired both of us to embrace the present with more wonder and gratitude and look to the future not only with a stronger father-daughter bond, but with more hope and adventure about what else is out there.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Getting up close to these natural wonders is a must, which Telluride’s accessible trails make easy.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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Test yourself on treasured tunes and midwestern marvels in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The difference between a simple touch laptop and the technological marvel that is a 2-in-1 laptop is the, ta-da, the 360-degree hinge.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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“Ripper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripper. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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