as in outspoken
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
vociferous opponents of the bill protested angrily outside the chambers of the legislature
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Recent Examples of vociferous
The fans, some of the most vociferous in the world, were in open rebellion.
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
But the vociferous opposition to his nomination actually changed his mind.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The two leaders, both vociferous critics of each other, met on the tarmac at LAX around 3 p.m. Friday as Trump touched down to survey the catastrophic damage caused by the spate of wildfires in Southern California this year.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
Slightly chastened, Djokovic kept playing the pattern but was less vociferous in moving in behind the ball.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
See All Example Sentences for vociferous
James Horncastle, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
But the vociferous opposition to his nomination actually changed his mind.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The two leaders, both vociferous critics of each other, met on the tarmac at LAX around 3 p.m. Friday as Trump touched down to survey the catastrophic damage caused by the spate of wildfires in Southern California this year.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
Slightly chastened, Djokovic kept playing the pattern but was less vociferous in moving in behind the ball.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferous
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In a climate overcrowded with tiresome discourse, these seven Black women are carving their own lanes by being unapologetically outspoken, insightful and honest—and doing it with flair.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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On the state level, Maine officials have been the most outspoken over the refusal to comply with the federal law, resulting in a back-and-forth between the state and the Trump administration.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Chapter One author has always been vocal about his love for felines, most notably for his beloved pet cat Nacho Flay who died in October 2023 at 9 years old.—
Emily Rella,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Station 19 fans were very vocal about their feelings when it was announced that the Grey's Anatomy spinoff would end after its seventh season.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The attacks targeted various areas in the south, all the way to Beirut, in a blatant and repeated violation of Lebanon's sovereignty and the security of its citizens, a challenge to international law, and a flagrant breach of the ceasefire agreement.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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Like any good house party, as many high schoolers can attest, the scene was a little chaotic, noisy and free flowing, in more ways than one.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Young planets orbit young stars, and young stars tend to be very noisy, which makes extracting the signals of their young planets all the more difficult.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Vociferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferous. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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