as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that statement is complete and arrant nonsense
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Recent Examples of arrant
Some are just arrant fantasy.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2021
Well, both of those statements are arrant nonsense.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2020
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2021
Well, both of those statements are arrant nonsense.
—CBS News, 19 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrant
Adjective
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Amid all the looming consciousness that our time on earth is precious, there are also specials unerringly devoted to utter stupidity, and even the comedians fixated on mortality are delivering life-affirming material, too.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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At my worst, there was utter loneliness and anhedonia.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the effect is the absolute least at the marginal rate, and the least in general when the cuts are in rates of a progressive tax system.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The company aims to reduce emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2030 through its Science Based Targets initiative, including a 46% reduction in absolute emissions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a separate report, The Information said regulators in China have ordered major tech companies, including ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent, to suspend Nvidia chip purchases until a national security review is complete.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to The Wall Street Journal, the main house has five bedrooms and is complete with mountain views.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Adeleye was outclassed from a pure boxing standpoint, but his heart was on display.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The shot was clean with a bold recovery, just like a pure Mickelson moment.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the pic, eras overlap seamlessly, capturing the primal fears, rituals, and unconditional bonds that remain unchanged through time.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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One of the most important parts of the film is the story of Ella Little-Collins unconditional love towards Malcolm X, Gayotto-Hohl said.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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July is usually their most successful month, with a total income of $122,602 last year.—
Sophie Caldwell
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last year, the two combined to score 32 total touchdowns, with Montgomery contributing 12 of them.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But when given more options than an outright ban, students had more nuanced opinions.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Aug. 2025
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But if this fight doesn’t happen soon, whispers could easily turn into outright claims.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Arrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrant. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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