as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that statement is complete and arrant nonsense
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Recent Examples of arrant
Some are just arrant fantasy.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2021
Well, both of those statements are arrant nonsense.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2020
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2021
Well, both of those statements are arrant nonsense.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrant
Adjective
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And if left untamed, could result in the utter failure of human civilization.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Also surprising was the utter lack of any dancing during the 10-minute Dance of the Seven Veils orchestral piece (at least at Friday’s performance).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But sheer athleticism won’t turn him into a celebrity, and his demeanor doesn’t endear him to people—Majors plays Maddox as a sullen and tightly wound outcast whose environment shapes his isolation.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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But the sheer volume of options in our modern world—especially in digital spheres such as online shopping, streaming services and mobile applications—can overcome the satisfaction of making these choices.—
Uriel Maslansky,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Donald Trump has made similarly absolute statements on taxation as did George H. W. Bush.—
The Editors,
National Review,
1 Apr. 2025
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Vance visited an American base in the arctic territory last week, making the case Greenland would fare better with the U.S. The constitutional blockage to Trump, or anyone else, seeking a third term appears absolute, however.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His primary goal is providing unconditional love, which research shows sets children up for success broadly defined.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, Trump signed a full and unconditional pardon for Devon Archer, a one-time business partner of Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden’s son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In total, it's fixed more than 23 million rotten links on Wikipedia alone, according to the organization.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trace One also found that the total number of food recalls issued in the U.S. increased by 15 percent between 2020 and 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These chatbots, designed for engaging conversation, have become a surprising new frontier for teenage exploration—a space where emotional vulnerability, creative experimentation and outright digital mayhem collide.—
Shrikant Nagori,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Seaborne invasions have often led to high casualties or even outright failure.—
Colin Flint,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Arrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrant. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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