as in outspoken
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
vociferous opponents of the bill protested angrily outside the chambers of the legislature
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Recent Examples of vociferous
The latter funders reflect Berger's vociferous support for ideas aligned with the Christian Zionism movement.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Though perhaps not quite as vociferous as the French Open crowd, fans at the US Open have earned the grand slam a reputation as arguably the loudest tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
But that plan was met with vociferous opposition from residents last year.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
The onetime Trump advisor has been among the most vociferous critics of Epstein and has loudly denounced the administration for its refusal to release the Epstein files.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Though perhaps not quite as vociferous as the French Open crowd, fans at the US Open have earned the grand slam a reputation as arguably the loudest tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours.
—Coy Wire, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
But that plan was met with vociferous opposition from residents last year.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
The onetime Trump advisor has been among the most vociferous critics of Epstein and has loudly denounced the administration for its refusal to release the Epstein files.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferous
Adjective
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Her love life, like her work life, according to her most outspoken friend, Littia (singer Inayah), is in shambles, and an invitation to spend the holidays with love interest Colton (Aaron O’Connell) challenges her perspectives on romance.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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The pair will face the immediate challenge of addressing the controversy over politics that has roiled the firm, at a time when many Silicon Valley venture firms are becoming increasingly outspoken on hot-button political and culture-war issues.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Mamdani, whose past included vocal activism on behalf of Palestinian issues that included comments many New York Jews found offensive, will be New York’s first Muslim mayor.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The incoming Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had been a vocal supporter of the bureau.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This is a blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity of Lithuania.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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These youth protesters oppose the Ruto government over living standards, often blatant government corruption, and its heavy hand toward demonstrators.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During the diagnostic test, Firestone employees noted the engine was noisy, barely ran and burned oil, according to Pittman's paperwork.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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And Latin American cultures are noisy.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Vociferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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