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
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Dynevor, meanwhile, finds texture in a villainous role that rightly reminds us how petty personal grievances (on campus, no less) may well be the driving force behind the most outspoken political provocateurs.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Airbnb’s cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky is one the most outspoken leaders in the business world waving the red flag on loneliness.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Guerra — who represents the 6th District and neighborhoods including Colonial Manor, Elmhurst and Tahoe Park — has served on the City Council since 2015, and has been a vocal advocate for public parks, pedestrian safety and improving local business corridors.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Challengers Meghan Brown and Dara Ezzell-Pebworth have been the most vocal about their support for inclusive signs and distaste for vouchers, while incumbents Angie Redford and Lori Frasure, who chairs the board, have made their views less known.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 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
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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 2 Nov. 2025.
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