as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
a lawyer known for his vociferant theatrics in the courtroom
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Adjective
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Nor were the four years the FBI operated under Biden the best years of the agency’s life, as the FBI was used to go after political conservatives, conservative groups, as a well as vocal protesters at school committee meetings questioning COVID regulations.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Conservative critics have become increasingly vocal against the fields in recent years, but ethnic and gender studies are not new fields.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Glenn is an outspoken mental health and LGBTQ+ advocate.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Readers will remember Carano from being fired from The Mandalorian after her outspoken conservative views ruffled feathers on social media.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The blatant corruption and self-dealing must end.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The players are fully aware that their performance at Girona was below par, which is a big reason why nobody wanted to complain too much about the refereeing in the game — despite the controversy around that tackle on Kounde, which was seen by the Barca players as a blatant foul.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pappas has been one of the most vociferous critics of Tyler Technologies, the company that has been in charge of the rocky upgrade of the county’s property tax system, for more than a decade.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The discontent was more widespread, more vociferous and more insulting this time.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The world was a noisy, crowded place in that era.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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This is the best place both to hear the speech (otherwise the room is too noisy) and to watch the faces of people gathered around the screens.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Vociferant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferant. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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