1
as in rebellion
refusal to obey
cursed the contrariness of her beloved mutt when it refused to come back inside the house
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as in opposition
the quality or state of being as different as possible
a contrariness between his professed altruism and his blatant selfishness
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Noun
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The light pink Rose Blossoming Set gives me a sense of femininity and calmness while the black Serpent dress gives me a feeling of rebellion and power.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025 -
Could today’s culture be encouraging identity shifts as a form of rebellion?—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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But the dispute did not appear to spark significant new opposition the the bill in Congress.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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And while public perception of nuclear energy has softened somewhat, the sector still faces entrenched opposition from some environmental groups.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Thousands of people took to the streets, with women burning their headscarves in defiance.—
Sara Monetta,
NBC news,
19 June 2025
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That lineage pulses through the film’s juke joint scenes, where music, memory and defiance converge.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Despite its cyclical nature, scientists still struggle to predict the exact timing and power of each solar maximum and the magnetic flip, after which the poles should slowly regain their distinct polarities before the process starts all over again.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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European Space Agency From the spacecraft’s observations, scientists discovered that magnetic fields with both north and south polarity are currently present at the sun’s south pole.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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No disrespect to the Islanders, but skating alongside two of Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas, Nichushkin or a healthy Landeskog could be one of the best lines he’s ever played on.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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No disrespect to the freezer aisle, but our favorite veggie burger ideas start with fresh ingredients—not prefab pucks.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2025
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“Contrariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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