obnoxiously

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Recent Examples of obnoxiously Its error was in suggesting that what politicians so obnoxiously broke could be fixed so quickly. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 If a friend or colleague is suddenly competing with you for attention, or obnoxiously gloating about their accomplishments, remember that you’re allowed to stop participating in the comparison game. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 As Jonas tries to get work done upstairs, he is repeatedly disturbed by his mother, who is obnoxiously kvelling about his scientific breakthroughs to a neighbor in the yard. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026 The Season’s characters, entertaining in their obnoxiously wealthy and drama-prone ways but not exactly dimensional, simply aren’t built for close scrutiny. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 Walks obnoxiously continue to be the order of the day. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026 Their lawyers obnoxiously push a narrative of ownership versus trespassers, backed by reams of documents and tossed-around historical dates. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Take in the azaleas and dogwoods without taking a pic that’s promptly (and perhaps obnoxiously) texted to every group chat. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnoxiously
Adverb
  • Comey has alleged he is being vindictively and selectively prosecuted, which the Justice Department has denied.
    Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The sponsors are vindictively threatening to punish the people of Colorado for daring to vote and act democratically.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Adverb
  • At the same time, each frame builds upon the last to create a gripping, caustically funny narrative about patriarchy, disempowerment and compliance.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But that caustically independent branding didn't deter Moulton.
    Jon Keller, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Adverb
  • In its bleakest moments, the novel suggests that the ordeal of being gay in a venomously bigoted society negates its bounty.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The pundits feasted on her neutrality, most venomously Megyn Kelly, who called her a coward.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Of the 10 countries asked about, only Russia was viewed more antagonistically.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 12 May 2026
Adverb
  • In the case of severe winds during bitterly cold weather, look for elk on leeward slopes where they’re offered some protection.
    Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Homer Hill, as the name suggests, is also at no little altitude, and bitterly exposed to the elements when winter arrives.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Some of the attacks were viciously personal, like about how a deceased family member deserved to die.
    E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Noa dances viciously, slamming her body raw in front of the stage.
    Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.
    Mikhail Zygar, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • The camera then switches from the chaos of the puppy, to the kitten—who is sitting in a relaxed position, blinking slowly, and staring almost disdainfully at the wriggling puppy.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Bella, in her podcast conversation with Trinny Woodall, recalled that once, at a village post office, a shop assistant disdainfully called her a hippie.
    Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Obnoxiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxiously. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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