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as in opinioned
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions
those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters
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as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him
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Recent Examples of opinionated
Starring Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield, The Neighborhood revolves around a friendly Midwestern white family who moves into a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, CA, clashing with their skeptical, opinionated patriarch neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric the Entertainer).
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Many of the questions from the other, more opinionated media outlets were weighty and worthwhile.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
This exploration not only enhances her artistic practice but also reflects her opinionated and driven nature.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Many of the questions from the other, more opinionated media outlets were weighty and worthwhile.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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More than a day later, firefighters remained on scene to douse stubborn hotspots.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Following their Play-In loss, Leonard was non-committal about his future, but Frank was adamant about the team’s intentions.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The police were very adamant from early on in the investigation that no one in the Guthrie family was involved.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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