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as in stubborn
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 adamant
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
Sports writers are some of the most opinionated people out there.
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Maury Brown, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Water signs may relate closely to wise and opinionated Owl while Earth signs may relate to the reserved and — sometimes gloomy — Eeyore.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Finebaum, a former newspaper columnist who moved to Charlotte in 2013, is its opinionated star.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Not long after New York magazine published its detailed cover story on multiple new and old claims against Gaiman by multiple women, the Harry Potter creator took to social media to give some opinionated context of her own.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Maury Brown, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Water signs may relate closely to wise and opinionated Owl while Earth signs may relate to the reserved and — sometimes gloomy — Eeyore.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Finebaum, a former newspaper columnist who moved to Charlotte in 2013, is its opinionated star.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Not long after New York magazine published its detailed cover story on multiple new and old claims against Gaiman by multiple women, the Harry Potter creator took to social media to give some opinionated context of her own.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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When tragedy strikes on Michigan roads—when a car skids off an icy bend or a semi-truck barrels through a red light—victims are often left to face not only devastating injuries but also a daunting legal maze of corporate denials and stubborn insurers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Get The Recipe Smart Move Similar recipes with beans and peas existed before then, but a challenge made to a stubborn chef named Helen Corbitt spurred the creation of Texas caviar.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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The chairman was adamant this bill can still pass by Johnson's goal of Memorial Day.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
16 May 2025
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Valli remains adamant about the importance of fashion as escapism.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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According to Anna, her mother, Tess, can be dogmatic, and Tess thinks Anna is unmotivated.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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But Chernow’s own book is evidence that Twain earned his grievances, obsessions, and dogmatic opinions.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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