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How is the word blatant different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of blatant are boisterous, clamorous, obstreperous, strident, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music
a blatant clamor for impeachment

When is it sensible to use boisterous instead of blatant?

Although the words boisterous and blatant have much in common, boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When is clamorous a more appropriate choice than blatant?

The synonyms clamorous and blatant are sometimes interchangeable, but clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

When would obstreperous be a good substitute for blatant?

The words obstreperous and blatant can be used in similar contexts, but obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

When might strident be a better fit than blatant?

The meanings of strident and blatant largely overlap; however, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

When could vociferous be used to replace blatant?

While in some cases nearly identical to blatant, vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blatant Things calmed down until the 89th minute, when Mexico was awarded a spot kick after the blatant handball from Córdoba inside his own penalty area. Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 This measure has continued to move forward, with blatant disregard for consumer convenience and the millions of dollars grocers and other retailers have already invested. Jeff Keener, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025 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. Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025 Culturally, the combination of blatant racist fear mongering and the anti-woke movement has delivered their message for the future. Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blatant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blatant
Adjective
  • The 39-year-old attorney has been publicly vocal about his alignment with President Donald Trump's MAGA policies.
    Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • But the most vocal group leading an aggressive grassroots anti-tax campaign was a coalition of younger social justice activists led by Decarcerate KC called the Safety and Justice Alliance.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Entertainment Fans of the show on social media seem to be missing a lot of crucial character development, and there’s an obvious explanation why.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In its wildest moments, Coogler’s film seems like a collision of Lovecraft Country with True Blood, though more obvious comparisons will likely be drawn to From Dusk Till Dawn.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The outspoken mother, who has clashed with Rock in the past, quickly went on to reiterate her desire for Blueface to enter a relationship with rap star Megan Thee Stallion, a hope that she’s expressed on previous occasions.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • But several of the most outspoken opponents of the Senate resolution said they either weren't invited to the meeting or declined to attend.
    Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Speed and a legitimate vertical threat were arguably the two most glaring weaknesses in the Cowboys receiver room last season.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Kendrick Lamar Performs Drake Diss Track for First Time, Hits Stage with Dr. Dre: 'A Cultural Moment' The owl imagery at the end was perhaps the most glaring reference fans caught onto.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Our emissions are simply too loud, too noisy, and too difficult to remove.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The resulting truck was so noisy it couldn’t be sold in several states, including California, Florida, and Maryland.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Blatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blatant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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