rebelliousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebelliousness
Noun
  • The light pink Rose Blossoming Set gives me a sense of femininity and calmness while the black Serpent dress gives me a feeling of rebellion and power.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • This cosmic synergy brings an equal amount of rebellion and shock, pushing you to break free from your comfort zone.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 June 2025
Noun
  • The ceremony, held at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, is a black-tie affair, and Chang’s Canadian tuxedo and acceptance speech embodied a general mood of defiance at the annual Oscars of the American restaurant scene.
    Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
  • Thousands of people took to the streets, with women burning their headscarves in defiance.
    Sara Monetta, NBC news, 19 June 2025
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“Rebelliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebelliousness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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