Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contumacy
Noun
  • The third season opens in the wake of the deadly rebellion depicted in the Season 2 finale, which left Jung-Bae and many of Gi-hun’s allies dead.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Thousands of people took to the streets, with women burning their headscarves in defiance.
    Sara Monetta, NBC news, 19 June 2025
  • The ceremony, held at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, is a black-tie affair, and Chang’s Canadian tuxedo and acceptance speech embodied a general mood of defiance at the annual Oscars of the American restaurant scene.
    Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Will the Ruska Roma turn on one of its own for disobedience?
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
  • Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Priscilla Rivera.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • No disrespect to the Islanders, but skating alongside two of Artturi Lehkonen, Martin Necas, Nichushkin or a healthy Landeskog could be one of the best lines he’s ever played on.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 June 2025
  • No disrespect to the freezer aisle, but our favorite veggie burger ideas start with fresh ingredients—not prefab pucks.
    Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 May 2025
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“Contumacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contumacy. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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