1
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
Guenther, a longtime fixture of Milwaukee's bar scene, was known for his gruff, obstinate and opinionated temperament.
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
With the mid-19th-century invention of advertising and the debut of wire services, papers became less expensive, less partisan, more factual, and less opinionated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Voelpel said he was impressed by how cultured, opinionated, thoughtful and sharp the students were.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, our time in Key West was proof that our chaotic, opinionated, multilingual crew could not only coexist but actually enjoy each other's company.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 19 Aug. 2025
With the mid-19th-century invention of advertising and the debut of wire services, papers became less expensive, less partisan, more factual, and less opinionated.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Voelpel said he was impressed by how cultured, opinionated, thoughtful and sharp the students were.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, our time in Key West was proof that our chaotic, opinionated, multilingual crew could not only coexist but actually enjoy each other's company.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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For years, scientists have focused on finding ways to neutralize or eliminate this stubborn waste.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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That ever-persistent chasm that has existed between white students and those of color in public schools has remained stubborn in Michigan, where more than 18% of Michigan's public school students are Black.—
Lily Altavena,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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While the police union is adamant the city needs to provide them raises, some community advocates have spoken out, arguing the police department already takes up a significant amount of the city's budget.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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And in a now-viral TikTok, Stunna was adamant about denying last-minute plus-ones to his wedding.—
Nathan Vinson,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ruben Amorim’s dogmatic approach must change Whatever credit Amorim had in the bank has been rapidly used up and his dogmatic devotion to his preferred 3-4-3 formation is starting to grate on many.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Whether through dogmatic stubbornness or sheer conviction, no manager in the Premier League was more wedded to a single setup than Amorim last season.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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