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also anarchical
as in rebellious
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority
the citywide blackouts caused anarchic looting and rioting
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Recent Examples of anarchic
There’s something classically anarchic about Kate Moss, but her delicate Americana anchor signals stability and steadfastness—that, or an unquenchable yearning for the sea.
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The Sailors’ energy was infectious, anarchic.
—Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s a crazy, almost anarchic narrative logic that keeps it zigging and zagging unpredictably from the high-speed chase around precarious mountain roads to the suspenseful near disaster of the climax, in which nature gets angry, and the triumphant eco solution that saves the day.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford with adventures abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
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Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The Sailors’ energy was infectious, anarchic.
—Longreads, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s a crazy, almost anarchic narrative logic that keeps it zigging and zagging unpredictably from the high-speed chase around precarious mountain roads to the suspenseful near disaster of the climax, in which nature gets angry, and the triumphant eco solution that saves the day.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford with adventures abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchic
Adjective
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Artist Sean Gordon Murphy has always had a rebellious indie streak to his work.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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The Clash are singing of a city aflame, the Sex Pistols are somehow getting more popular after imploding on tour, and on every street corner, mohawks and safety pins are on rebellious display.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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When Richards began his career in criminal-justice advocacy, the idea of closing Rikers Island would have been a radical fantasy.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Jayvon Boyd, 27, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the stabbing, which occurred the day before.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Luis Fernando Del Ra Ortiz, 50, of Key Largo, was arrested and charged with child neglect, disorderly intoxication, resisting arrest, battery, and assault, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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This enforcement aligns with Disney’s official park rules, which state that guests who engage in disorderly or unsafe behavior will be removed without refund and may face long-term bans.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unwilling to take orders or play by the rules of polite society, the two partner up as a bookmaker and his enforcer and run an illicit gambling operation that proves highly profitable — but dangerous.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Mixing or using it with alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit substances can significantly slow breathing and lead to death.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Chytilová mirrors her characters’ lawless nature through the film’s avant-garde construction, making the form as unruly as its subjects.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, abandoning public spaces — such as parks — to lawless tent encampments isn’t fair to residents, either.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Anarchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchic. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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