as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
that was a flagrant violation of the rules
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Recent Examples of flagrant
Khalil’s detention has sparked protests across the country from supporters who believe his detention is a flagrant violation of core American values, including the protection of free speech.
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Sabrina Souza, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
That’s what Real Madrid had to do, however, after defender Raul Asencio was shown a red card after a flagrant foul just outside the penalty box in the seventh minute.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
After a lengthy review, Cunningham was issued a flagrant foul penalty 2, and Sheldon and Allen received technical fouls.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Clark’s flagrant foul on Reese in Game 1 sparked a dayslong controversy across social media.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Sabrina Souza, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
That’s what Real Madrid had to do, however, after defender Raul Asencio was shown a red card after a flagrant foul just outside the penalty box in the seventh minute.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
After a lengthy review, Cunningham was issued a flagrant foul penalty 2, and Sheldon and Allen received technical fouls.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Clark’s flagrant foul on Reese in Game 1 sparked a dayslong controversy across social media.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagrant
Adjective
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The second half, directed by Angela Barnes, is a messier melange, culminating in a blatant setup for Riri’s next appearance, whether in a Season 2 or some other property.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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For a more blatant example of Williams’ dribbling prowess, however, below is one of his goals in a 7-1 win over Real Valladolid in February.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Ayton’s arrival fills the Lakers’ most glaring offseason need.—
Greg Beacham,
Baltimore Sun,
2 July 2025
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Policymakers should focus on developing industries in which the United States faces the most glaring scarcities.—
Damien Ma,
Foreign Affairs,
1 July 2025
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Consolidation by the end of the decade The future of other brands is less obvious, but consolidation among the mainstream brands is likely before the end of the decade.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But for me, the biggest thing is the collaborations, which are so obvious.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Flagrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagrant. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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