as in blatant
very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad
that was a flagrant violation of the rules
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Recent Examples of flagrant
Mabrey and Clark were both assessed technical fouls for their part in the scuffle, and Sheldon was handed a flagrant 1 penalty, which gave the Fever a free throw and the ball back.
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 18 June 2025
Khalil’s detention has sparked protests across the country from supporters who believe his detention is a flagrant violation of core American values, including the protection of free speech.
—Sabrina Souza, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
That’s what Real Madrid had to do, however, after defender Raul Asencio was shown a red card after a flagrant foul just outside the penalty box in the seventh minute.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
After a lengthy review, Cunningham was issued a flagrant foul penalty 2, and Sheldon and Allen received technical fouls.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Natasha Dye, People.com, 18 June 2025
Khalil’s detention has sparked protests across the country from supporters who believe his detention is a flagrant violation of core American values, including the protection of free speech.
—Sabrina Souza, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
That’s what Real Madrid had to do, however, after defender Raul Asencio was shown a red card after a flagrant foul just outside the penalty box in the seventh minute.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
After a lengthy review, Cunningham was issued a flagrant foul penalty 2, and Sheldon and Allen received technical fouls.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagrant
Adjective
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One of the most important American service exports is higher education but the Trump Administration in this case has displayed blatant disregard for trade balance with its multi-pronged attack on universities and its hostility to international students.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
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The chart’s most cringeworthy attribute is not the blatant inaccuracy, but the disingenuity.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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This device solves some of the most glaring problems with Samsung's foldables, featuring a new, slimmer design and a big camera upgrade.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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The Red Sox could trade from that depth to address a more glaring need.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Some of them wanted to stay away, for obvious reasons.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Seal obvious gaps around the foundation and under doors, says Bertone.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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“Flagrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagrant. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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