as in rebellious
given to resisting authority or another's control
the defiant puppy refused to let go of the football
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Recent Examples of defiant
In a defiant message, Scardina slammed Trump's flagship deportation policy.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
That’s what makes their fourth studio album, Lucius, almost defiant in its return to form.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
Asked about his potential exit at the weekend while on international duty for Germany, Ter Stegen was defiant.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
However, Garcia fired back with a defiant message after the race was over.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
That’s what makes their fourth studio album, Lucius, almost defiant in its return to form.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 11 June 2025
Asked about his potential exit at the weekend while on international duty for Germany, Ter Stegen was defiant.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
However, Garcia fired back with a defiant message after the race was over.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defiant
Adjective
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Mexican music has always been rock-ish in spirit — sincere, rebellious, a direct message that invites you to rebel against the world.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Strahovski shares details about her character’s state of mind the moment when everything changed with a bold and rebellious move, after finding love again with Commander Wharton (Josh Charles), below.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Tucked in a corner of the dining room is what Price claims is the last photo ever taken of the rebel abolitionist John Brown, set in an ornate and rusted frame.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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The bill passed in a vote Tuesday night but only after steep concessions to rebel lawmakers who opposed cuts to disability benefits.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
2 July 2025
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One of the people that is most stubborn in their support of these spendy projects is Senator Todd Young, a Republican from Indiana.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For indoor brick, keep it simple by trying a slightly damp brush to sweep away stubborn dirt.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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“Defiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defiant. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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