1
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
Those mourning him remember a man who could be opinionated and controversial, from his criticism of DEI to his remarks on race and Civil Rights leaders.
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Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Eleanor is opinionated, lonely, frustrated, and scared, giving Squibb a rich palette from which to paint.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
With the litigation settlement, there will be no power sharing among a group of diversely opinionated siblings.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
When opinionated classmate Arthur (Will Price) gripes about how inclusivity has bumped men like him out of the competitive academic ranks, Maggie is quick to clap back.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
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Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Eleanor is opinionated, lonely, frustrated, and scared, giving Squibb a rich palette from which to paint.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
With the litigation settlement, there will be no power sharing among a group of diversely opinionated siblings.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
When opinionated classmate Arthur (Will Price) gripes about how inclusivity has bumped men like him out of the competitive academic ranks, Maggie is quick to clap back.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opinionated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
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That individual brilliance which can produce a moment of magic to break open a stubborn defence is harder to come by.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Be sure to pay extra attention to stubborn stains.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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When asked about his name being mentioned as this season’s coaching carnage continues, Danielson — a native of Southern California and graduate of Azusa Pacific University east of Los Angeles — remained adamant in his commitment to Boise State.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Díaz-Balart, who sits on the House appropriations committee that helps draft spending bills, insists Republicans won’t cave to demands and is adamant short-term extensions are not the solution.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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