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rebellious streak

noun

: an inclination to disobey
He's always had a rebellious streak.

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Aquarius descendant: Ruled by Saturn and Uranus Your love story has a quirky and rebellious streak, so don't be ashamed to approach it with an out-of-the-box perspective. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 Anyone who has tracked Stone's and Parker's rebellious streak over the years could guess what happened next. Eric Deggans, NPR, 27 July 2025 The daughter of Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Summer's kind-hearted nature has earned her many fans, but her rebellious streak has led to her fair share of scrapes over the years. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 May 2025 And that rebellious streak is just as present in Black dandyism—though here, the stakes are higher. Ty Gaskins, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025 Supporting Roles Isabella Ricci Luca’s fiery, art-world girlfriend, a 30-year-old sculptor with a rebellious streak, Isabella is suspicious of the resort’s glossy perfection and Luca’s polished persona. Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 This transit brings a rebellious streak that can push you out of your comfort zone. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024

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“Rebellious streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebellious%20streak. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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