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How is the word blatant different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of blatant are boisterous, clamorous, obstreperous, strident, and vociferous. While all these words mean "so loud or insistent as to compel attention," blatant implies an offensive bellowing or insensitive loudness.

blatant rock music
a blatant clamor for impeachment

When is it sensible to use boisterous instead of blatant?

Although the words boisterous and blatant have much in common, boisterous suggests a noisiness and turbulence due to high spirits.

a boisterous crowd of party goers

When is clamorous a more appropriate choice than blatant?

The synonyms clamorous and blatant are sometimes interchangeable, but clamorous may imply insistency as well as vociferousness in demanding or protesting.

clamorous demands for prison reforms

When would obstreperous be a good substitute for blatant?

The words obstreperous and blatant can be used in similar contexts, but obstreperous suggests unruly and aggressive noisiness and resistance to restraint.

the obstreperous demonstrators were arrested

When might strident be a better fit than blatant?

The meanings of strident and blatant largely overlap; however, strident suggests harsh and discordant noise.

heard the strident cry of the crow

When could vociferous be used to replace blatant?

While in some cases nearly identical to blatant, vociferous implies a vehement shouting or calling out.

vociferous cries of protest and outrage

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blatant That has angered many Senate Democrats who have likened the transaction to blatant corruption. Al Weaver, The Hill, 11 June 2025 Those were pretty blatant on what was going on when that happened. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 Over 260 state legislators from both parties have condemned the move, calling it a blatant overreach that strips communities of the ability to respond to real-world harms. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 The film noir influences that O’Hara is talking about making a blatant part of this production are intriguing. Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blatant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blatant
Adjective
  • In her role at the Camera Moda Fashion Trust, she’s been vocal about the importance to support the next generation and regularly urges big brands to do their part, especially at a time of economic volatility.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • Festivals could dedicate space or moments to highlight these causes, and labels/promoters can support artists who are vocal about these issues.
    Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • But Cate mentioned obvious areas of interest such as housing, infrastructure, regulations, taxes and fees, trade and the overall cost of living.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • Such an obvious way to exhibit his egotistical personality.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025
  • Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • That makes him 6-9 in shoes, which is not a particularly glaring difference.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • Harrison was a glaring weak link for the Jaguars last season.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), a vociferous opponent of Iran, called for his GOP counterpart, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (S.D.), to put the War Powers Act on the floor so senators could vote to authorize Trump’s actions.
    Ian Swanson, The Hill, 22 June 2025
  • Both players have played down the rivalry, but their fan bases are often vociferous in their dislike of the opposing player.
    Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • That means that for years, garbage trucks had to back down this dead end to make pickups -- a regular, noisy nuisance.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
  • Swapping in the wrong kind could slightly reduce your range or make the ride noisier.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025

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“Blatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blatant. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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