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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
Video recorded by people on the scene quickly revealed those accounts to be blatant lies.
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The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-year mark this month, Putin’s strategy has shifted to one that stands in blatant violation of the international laws of war, which prohibit the bombing of civilian infrastructure.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Physician executives worry less about blatant misinformation than about patients making small, seemingly reasonable changes — skipping doses, stopping medications, or adjusting timing — based on confident but incomplete explanations.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-year mark this month, Putin’s strategy has shifted to one that stands in blatant violation of the international laws of war, which prohibit the bombing of civilian infrastructure.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Physician executives worry less about blatant misinformation than about patients making small, seemingly reasonable changes — skipping doses, stopping medications, or adjusting timing — based on confident but incomplete explanations.
—Sylvana Quader Sinha, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blatant
Adjective
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In the latter, many on the Christian right have been vocal supporters.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another draw would not have been enough to satisfy Hurzeler’s most vocal and impatient detractors.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Henry Ford, but for housing If the goal is to bring down building costs, rethinking the basics of the construction process is an obvious place to start.—
Ben Christopher,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The imminent launch got less obvious cues throughout the show, too.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Aside from suave showmanship and feel-good Latin rhythms, the outspoken singer paid tribute to his Latino heritage and Puerto Rican history during his performance.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Beijing’s national security law has transformed Hong Kong, with authorities jailing dozens of dissidents; forcing civil society groups and outspoken media outlets to disband; and neutering the city’s once-raucous political scene.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Loons have a glaring roster need at right back.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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One glaring problem is found in Olde Town Arvada, where connecting from the light rail to departing bus service in a timely manner is impossible.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 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
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Multiple former Human Rights Watch staffers panned Shakir and his critique, including Ken Roth, the group’s former executive director and himself a vociferous critic of Israel.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Aivwis Angry Mama Microwave Oven Steam Cleaner Microwaves have an uncanny way of getting gross quickly, and cleaning can be a real drag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, some members of the mainstream media’s reports on the violent anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis have been draped in gross mischaracterizations and gaping omissions.—
Michael Zais,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Closer to beach and mountain weekends, and to big, noisy holiday gatherings, and to raising children who got to see their grandparents all the time.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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The album’s best moments come when Joji deploys the noisy, aggressive production favored by morose rappers like fakemink, Bladee, and Playboi Carti.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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