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as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
a blatant clamor for the impeachment of the scandal-plagued governor
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as in obvious
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
I take off points for blatant spelling errors
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Recent Examples of blatant
Firing the manager when others bear responsibility for shaping rosters and influencing decisions often amounts to blatant scapegoating.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
This latest escalation is a grim reminder: Russia was and remains the aggressor, in blatant violation of international law.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Khalil’s lawyers argue the case is a blatant violation of First Amendment protections, calling it a politically motivated attack on pro-Palestinian speech.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
One blatant obstacle: enterprise leaders are often cautious in welcoming technology.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
This latest escalation is a grim reminder: Russia was and remains the aggressor, in blatant violation of international law.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Khalil’s lawyers argue the case is a blatant violation of First Amendment protections, calling it a politically motivated attack on pro-Palestinian speech.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Apr. 2025
One blatant obstacle: enterprise leaders are often cautious in welcoming technology.
—Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blatant
Adjective
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Two years ago, Kash Patel emerged as a vocal critic of then-FBI Director Christopher Wray for his use of the government's fleet of private aircraft for personal travel.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But a vocal hemorrhage forced her to cancel a month’s worth of shows, including the Grandstand.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Still, Strider was frustrated for obvious reasons and searching for answers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Hague lamented the rush to reach a deal in the absence of any obvious pressure on Russia but with an intense focus on obtaining for the U.S. the mineral wealth of Ukraine.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The jaw-dropping trade pairs Hunter with quarterback Trevor Lawrence and bolsters a defensive backfield that had a glaring need at cornerback.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fast evaluation Banks may feel like an underwhelming pick given the glaring need at QB.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among the most vociferous critics of the tariffs has been billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, who was one of Trump’s most steadfast supporters during the presidential campaign and since the election.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s effusive praise of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – one of Israel’s most vociferous critics since the start of the war in Gaza – was another surprising line in a press conference full of them.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our emissions are simply too loud, too noisy, and too difficult to remove.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2025
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The resulting truck was so noisy it couldn’t be sold in several states, including California, Florida, and Maryland.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Blatant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blatant. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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