anarchic
adjective
an·ar·chic
a-ˈnär-kik 
ə-
variants
or less commonly anarchical
1
a
: of, relating to, or advocating anarchy
b
: likely to bring about anarchy
anarchic violence
2
: lacking order, regularity, or definiteness
anarchic art forms
Examples of anarchic in a Sentence
the citywide blackouts caused anarchic looting and rioting
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Since emerging in 1999, the anarchic denim label has become a mainstay in Australian fashion and beyond, amassing a loyal following with celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Travis Scott in tow.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
What was once a hub for journalists, artists, celebrities, and, yes, anarchic shitposters has become the front lines in the decline of democracy.
—Ryan Broderick, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Mod plays Laila, an acerbic and anarchic Black Doves agent who is sent to help Helen on a mission; Ceesay plays Mr Conteh, a Black Doves executive with suspicious motivations and Riley plays Patrick, an emissary from a mysterious organization, who offers Sam a lifeline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Generally ticked off at his situation, Ben navigates sewers, gets blown up a few times and sprints a lot in his quest to stay alive, occasionally doing anarchic selfie-cam videos that grow more unhinged.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
What was once a hub for journalists, artists, celebrities, and, yes, anarchic shitposters has become the front lines in the decline of democracy.
—Ryan Broderick, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Mod plays Laila, an acerbic and anarchic Black Doves agent who is sent to help Helen on a mission; Ceesay plays Mr Conteh, a Black Doves executive with suspicious motivations and Riley plays Patrick, an emissary from a mysterious organization, who offers Sam a lifeline.
—Peter White, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Generally ticked off at his situation, Ben navigates sewers, gets blown up a few times and sprints a lot in his quest to stay alive, occasionally doing anarchic selfie-cam videos that grow more unhinged.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Anarchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anarchic. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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