1
as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
clamant students gathered outside the college president's office, protesting the denial of tenure for the popular professor
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
faced with utter bankruptcy, she didn't think that moist skin was one of her clamant needs at that moment
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamant
Adjective
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Trump caused quite the stir ahead of his state visit, notably going head-to-head with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was vocal in his disapproval of Trump’s impending arrival.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025 -
Since welcoming their children, both the rapper and the beauty mogul have been vocal about the positive impact parenthood has had on their lives.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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For many who’ve been on the ground preventing violence in their communities, the debate at the Capitol feels urgent.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Sutton added that with higher participation in an opt-in system, emergency managers could use that channel for less urgent alerts and conserve IPAWS alerts for the most high-risk situations.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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A week later, following speculation by critics and outspoken celebrities that this was a politically motivated move, Paramount obtained FCC approval for an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Being outspoken is even better, and with cord-cutting wreaking havoc on TV viewing, traditional TV players that used to develop their talent in house are increasingly turning to outsiders to help give them relevance to an audience that might otherwise bypass their content.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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This is sometimes called an acute dystonia reaction.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
25 July 2025
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In Gaza City, 16% of 15,000 children were found to suffer from acute malnutrition, quadruple the percentage from February.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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President Trump’s most vociferous media supporters have been in a full meltdown over the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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The chart’s most cringeworthy attribute is not the blatant inaccuracy, but the disingenuity.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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One of the most important American service exports is higher education but the Trump Administration in this case has displayed blatant disregard for trade balance with its multi-pronged attack on universities and its hostility to international students.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Sure, jaded leisure travelers might find it a tad dull compared with regal Bangkok or clamorous Hong Kong, but the business of Singapore is business, and always has been.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
16 July 2025
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The year has gotten off to a clamorous start for corporate America (not to mention the rest of us), with epic stock market gyrations and President Trump’s chaotic tariff rollout ramping up the anxiety levels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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These creatures can be very noisy, but there's a purpose.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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There are also elements that people tend to notice only when things go wrong, like if a restaurant is too noisy.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Clamant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamant. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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