as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
that was a flagrant violation of the rules
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Recent Examples of flagrant
Özgür Özel, chair of the CHP, Turkey’s main opposition party, addressed large demonstrations gathered in Istanbul and called for mass protest to oppose what the opposition sees as a flagrant violation of democratic norms.
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Chris Massaro, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
If so, this could be a flagrant violation of a judicial order.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
Duncan’s team, which only learned of the letter years after his conviction, described the transgression as a flagrant violation of a federal law requiring prosecutors to hand over all evidence that could help in their client’s defense.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
In Game 1, the Magic’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was called for a flagrant foul that sent Celtics star Jayson Tatum to the floor and forced him to sit out Game 2 with a sprained wrist.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Chris Massaro, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
If so, this could be a flagrant violation of a judicial order.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
Duncan’s team, which only learned of the letter years after his conviction, described the transgression as a flagrant violation of a federal law requiring prosecutors to hand over all evidence that could help in their client’s defense.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
In Game 1, the Magic’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was called for a flagrant foul that sent Celtics star Jayson Tatum to the floor and forced him to sit out Game 2 with a sprained wrist.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagrant
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And just days ago, the FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan in a blatant effort to chill and intimidate.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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What’s more disturbing than the waste is the blatant disregard for the ADA and the rights of the individuals who still reside at Southbury.—
Lisa Seminara,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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This user experience gap is a glaring oversight that leaves many customers frustrated, confused and wondering if the futuristic fintech promises were just clever marketing.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Brunson’s game-winning, ice-cold three only numbed the pain the Knicks endured — pain a better opponent will continue to impose on a team that has shown more glaring holes than bright spots.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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But the ‘Harry Potter’ films, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘Mission Impossible,’ ‘Gladiator,’ ‘Aviator’ and so many more are U.S films that shot overseas for obvious reasons.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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True to form, the Wiz system is way cheaper than the Philips Hue version without any obvious compromises (to my eye).—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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“Flagrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagrant. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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