refuseniks

variants also refusniks
Definition of refuseniksnext
plural of refusenik

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rebels
Noun
  • Only a few of her captors speak French, so most of her days are spent nonverbally (and Depardon reinforces the isolation by not subtitling the rebels’ dialogue in their native language).
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Despite denim enthusiasts often being drawn to traditionally masculine iconography—such as the Wild West, cowboys, and Hollywood rebels like Marlon Brando and James Dean—what truly defines the subculture is a deep appreciation for nostalgia, freedom, and self-expression.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Refuseniks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuseniks. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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