as in rebel
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent
a firebrand who urged crowds to riot during the blackouts
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Recent Examples of firebrand
The ember-resistant zone is intended to address the threat of firebrands carried by winds from igniting a home that may be miles away from the fire front.
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The film tenderly explores gender identity and social responsibility, with tremendous performances from both Lopez and Diego Luna, playing Molina's firebrand cellmate Valentin.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
In the 6th District, Trump is backing state Sen. Randy Fine, a conservative firebrand known for his support of Israel and his efforts to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.
—Kate Payne, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Despite his resignation from Congress, the House Ethics Committee released a report on the panel’s roughly three-and-a-half-year investigation into the firebrand Florida Republican.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Calmatters, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
The film tenderly explores gender identity and social responsibility, with tremendous performances from both Lopez and Diego Luna, playing Molina's firebrand cellmate Valentin.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
In the 6th District, Trump is backing state Sen. Randy Fine, a conservative firebrand known for his support of Israel and his efforts to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.
—Kate Payne, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Despite his resignation from Congress, the House Ethics Committee released a report on the panel’s roughly three-and-a-half-year investigation into the firebrand Florida Republican.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firebrand
Noun
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Ooh, rendezvous with the hot rebel in the forest! 50.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Aiding the princess is a band of rebels led by the dashing Jonathan (Tony winner Andrew Burnap).—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The continent’s staunchest ally and partner, the United States, has turned its back and emerged as an agitator, perhaps even an adversary.—
Martin Gutmann,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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At first, the government tried to ignore the protests, then began to use force and accused the protests of being infiltrated by foreign agitators.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Apple has long been a vocal proponent of the sanctity of its users’ personal data.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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George Fishman, senior legal fellow at the conservative Center of Immigration Studies and former deputy general counsel at Department of Homeland Security during the first Trump administration, has been a strong proponent of the act.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And so political leaders, demagogues in particular, can provide simple answers to things that seem very complicated and that stir people in a way that can be directed.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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That’s classically how a demagogue works and how a demagogue becomes a tyrant.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
22 Feb. 2025
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And in Sunday’s unique atmosphere, embracing the moment in front of a vocal crowd of Yomiuri Giants supporters.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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His daughter, Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte, visited him in the court's detention center Friday and met with supporters outside the court.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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In February 2024, Ayala announced the tour El Principio de un Final, which was not completed due to differences with the promoter.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2025
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Money usually bets on the founder, not on the promoter.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Turkey, a close ally of Mr. al-Shara’s rebel group, has for years sought to curb the power of the Syrian Democratic Forces, maintaining that the militia is linked to Kurdish separatist insurgents inside Turkey.—
Raja Abdulrahim,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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While some men are jumping on board, the most popular of these creators—which range from nobodies doing voiceovers to far-right provocateurs like Candance Owens and Megyn Kelly—are women speaking to other women.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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The skepticism had some basis—Gaga really did borrow from musical provocateurs before her (the foremost being, yes, Madonna).—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Firebrand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firebrand. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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