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
He was appointed to the College of Cardinals in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI, who was a vociferous defender of mostly traditional Catholic doctrines.
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Among the most vociferous is Ken Langone, the co-founder of Home Depot.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Donalds then became one of Trump’s most vociferous defenders in Congress and endorsed him for President in April 2023, shortly after his first indictment.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Kieran McKenna’s team was looking to disrupt Newcastle with a physical approach to the game; the referee upset both teams with his handling of it, but the home fans’ reaction was particularly vociferous and that noise helped ignite Newcastle’s performance.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Among the most vociferous is Ken Langone, the co-founder of Home Depot.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Donalds then became one of Trump’s most vociferous defenders in Congress and endorsed him for President in April 2023, shortly after his first indictment.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Kieran McKenna’s team was looking to disrupt Newcastle with a physical approach to the game; the referee upset both teams with his handling of it, but the home fans’ reaction was particularly vociferous and that noise helped ignite Newcastle’s performance.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferous
Adjective
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The Democratic lawmakers have been outspoken critics of conditions at the centers amid concerns over overcrowding and detainee deaths.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Newsom, however, was an outspoken opponent of the proposition.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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That announcement came amid growing concerns from some of the president's most vocal supporters, including former Fox News host Tucker Carlson and former Trump senior adviser Steve Bannon.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Festivals could dedicate space or moments to highlight these causes, and labels/promoters can support artists who are vocal about these issues.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Never in 250 years has any U.S. president needed such a blatant and expensive birthday parade.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Amid blatant insults to servicemen and veterans, President Trump's approval remains relatively high, with most Americans agreeing with his immigration policies.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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If co-workers are noisy, ask for sound-cancelling headphones or a seating change.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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In a lively first-half played in front of a noisy crowd of 54,619, Chelsea were denied a penalty when Enzo Fernandez went down in the box after turning past Gerson, while at the other end Levi Colwill headed the ball off the line from a free kick.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Vociferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vociferous. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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