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The daughter of Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Summer's kind-hearted nature has earned her many fans, but her rebellious streak has led to her fair share of scrapes over the years.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 May 2025
And that rebellious streak is just as present in Black dandyism—though here, the stakes are higher.
—Ty Gaskins, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Supporting Roles Isabella Ricci Luca’s fiery, art-world girlfriend, a 30-year-old sculptor with a rebellious streak, Isabella is suspicious of the resort’s glossy perfection and Luca’s polished persona.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The rebellious streak speaks to entrepreneurs ready to prove others wrong.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
But their warm dynamic evolves as Rory's attention is drawn from dreams of Harvard to thoughts of boys — and suddenly Lorelai recognizes her own rebellious streak creeping up on her headstrong daughter.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This transit brings a rebellious streak that can push you out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
There could be a rebellious streak that is coming out at this time, pushing you to get out of your comfort zone.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Young Charles had a rebellious streak and at 13 was sent to the Kentucky Military Institute, near Louisville.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 May 2025
And that rebellious streak is just as present in Black dandyism—though here, the stakes are higher.
—Ty Gaskins, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
Supporting Roles Isabella Ricci Luca’s fiery, art-world girlfriend, a 30-year-old sculptor with a rebellious streak, Isabella is suspicious of the resort’s glossy perfection and Luca’s polished persona.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The rebellious streak speaks to entrepreneurs ready to prove others wrong.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
But their warm dynamic evolves as Rory's attention is drawn from dreams of Harvard to thoughts of boys — and suddenly Lorelai recognizes her own rebellious streak creeping up on her headstrong daughter.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This transit brings a rebellious streak that can push you out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
There could be a rebellious streak that is coming out at this time, pushing you to get out of your comfort zone.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024
Young Charles had a rebellious streak and at 13 was sent to the Kentucky Military Institute, near Louisville.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023
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“Rebellious streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebellious%20streak. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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