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as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor
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as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
I take off points for blatant spelling errors
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Recent Examples of blatant
And this time, after Russia’s full-scale invasion, the world’s increasingly mixed reaction to such a blatant assault has clearly signaled the degrading strength of the norm.
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Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
This admission once again exposes the blatant American complicity and bias in favor of the occupation, debunking its false claims of seeking de-escalation.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
However, his constant feelings of victimhood within his relationships with women — and the subsequent, more blatant misogyny that’s grown out of that — has begun to wear on critics and parts of his female fanbase.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
The blatant stupidity of what is being done by our country‘s executive leadership is staggering.
—Lisa P. Rimland, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
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Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025
This admission once again exposes the blatant American complicity and bias in favor of the occupation, debunking its false claims of seeking de-escalation.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
However, his constant feelings of victimhood within his relationships with women — and the subsequent, more blatant misogyny that’s grown out of that — has begun to wear on critics and parts of his female fanbase.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 17 Mar. 2025
The blatant stupidity of what is being done by our country‘s executive leadership is staggering.
—Lisa P. Rimland, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blatant
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There’s guys along the way that probably earned the rights to step up and be a little bit more vocal.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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And those arguing for seizing the moment for reform have been vocal in opposing cuts so far.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
28 Mar. 2025
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Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
Patrick Brady,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
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The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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On the state level, Maine officials have been the most outspoken over the refusal to comply with the federal law, resulting in a back-and-forth between the state and the Trump administration.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In a climate overcrowded with tiresome discourse, these seven Black women are carving their own lanes by being unapologetically outspoken, insightful and honest—and doing it with flair.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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For now, though, the most glaring question mark is at left guard.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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In some years, the misalignment is even more glaring: In 2023, 7.9 percent of people who filled out the survey self-declared as vegan or vegetarian, but only 1.8 percent actually ate that way consistently.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Here's what to know Despite the vociferous calls for accountability from Democratic lawmakers, the likelihood of real consequences for any of the Trump administration participants is small because Democrats would need Republican buy-in with GOP majorities in Congress.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2025
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How about the rest of us, with CEQA and CCA restricting the supply of new homes, making California homes unaffordable? Aren’t the Palisades largely populated by wealthy Hollywood Democratic donors, who are also vociferous environmental activists?—
Letters to the Editor,
Orange County Register,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Budgerigars are both impressive vocal mimics and also have complex vocalizations called warbles that are a mix of noisy and harmonic calls.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Trapped in bed, in a noisy room or hallway, under the fluorescent lighting of the hospital all day and night, these children experience more stress, dissatisfaction, fear and distrust of the system.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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