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arrant

adjective

ˈa-rənt How to pronounce arrant (audio)
Definition of arrantnext
as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions that statement is complete and arrant nonsense

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrant
  1. utter
  2. sheer
  3. absolute
  4. complete
  5. pure
  6. unconditional
  7. total
  8. outright
Adjective
  • There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Fall in Europe brings with it brisk temperatures that make sightseeing an utter joy, thinner crowds that leave room for locals, and an opportunity to experience cities in their most authentic light.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • Recommended by Our Editors The sheer aura of this sandbox, and your agile tools for exploring it, almost make the rest of Control Resonant feel perfunctory by comparison.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The skirt also featured a ribbon waist tie and a sheer, tulle underlayer visible beneath the thigh-high slit.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • Since no single party is expected to obtain an absolute majority, the winner will need to negotiate with others to form a governing coalition.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For context, my son is an absolute car enthusiast, but the mom and her son at soccer practice were not.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of absolute
Adjective
  • Many organizations don’t have a complete inventory of where cryptography is being used today.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Once that happens, the attackers have the token that gives complete control over the Muse account.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • The Rebels jumped out to a commanding 24-7 lead in the first half before the Tigers scored 17 unanswered points to knot things up and set the scene for a fourth quarter that could only be described as pure cinema.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • To see the picture earlier this month was to witness pure, untempered joy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • The unconditional quality of my love for him will not last forever, just as my brother’s did not.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As the duo bond over the absurd logistics of their lethal hobby and evade detection, the series uses its heightened premise to deliver a hilarious, deeply relatable exploration of female friendship and unconditional loyalty.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of unconditional
Adjective
  • While the total economic fallout of an extreme El Nino is hard to calculate, losses from past events have reached trillions of dollars, according to HSBC's Global Investment Research, which warns the numbers could be even bigger this time.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The analyst pointed to data that shows DKeX ranked third for total share of prediction markets volume last week, with Polymarket and Kalshi leading by a wide margin.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of total
Adjective
  • California lawmakers are resisting outright moratoriums and bans that the public is calling for and instead are pursuing greater regulation.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After removing the video that essentially accused Jones Road of copying YISE without outright identifying Bobbi Brown's brand, Molly Sims has posted a brief update to her Instagram Stories.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of outright
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“Arrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrant. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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