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as in opinioned
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions
those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him
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Recent Examples of opinionated
This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Many of the questions from the other, more opinionated media outlets were weighty and worthwhile.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Very strong minded, very opinionated, but a good person.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Many of the questions from the other, more opinionated media outlets were weighty and worthwhile.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Very strong minded, very opinionated, but a good person.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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Across the Rockies and beyond, many of our favorite mountains were haunted by unseasonably warm spikes and stubborn weather patterns that shut out snow for weeks on end.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
31 Mar. 2026
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For stubborn blockages, a plumber’s snake can help break things loose.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Conservative Republicans were adamant, however, against establishing a precedent that allows Congress during the yearly appropriations process to fund some agencies within Homeland Security, but not others.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, even as the team trudges to a play-in spot rather than a top seed, Green was adamant that the Warriors’ standard of competitiveness cannot change.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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