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as in stubborn
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions
those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters
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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him
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Recent Examples of opinionated
Voelpel said he was impressed by how cultured, opinionated, thoughtful and sharp the students were.
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, our time in Key West was proof that our chaotic, opinionated, multilingual crew could not only coexist but actually enjoy each other's company.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Shandai will play Diarra’s sassy opinionated cousin, Raqueeba.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
His mom is a very strong and opinionated person.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
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Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, our time in Key West was proof that our chaotic, opinionated, multilingual crew could not only coexist but actually enjoy each other's company.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Shandai will play Diarra’s sassy opinionated cousin, Raqueeba.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
His mom is a very strong and opinionated person.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for opinionated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
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Inflation is stubborn, unemployment is rising and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has even confirmed that Gen Z grads just can’t get a break right now.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Clean With Vinegar And Dish Soap Dish soap cuts through grease and grime to make removing stubborn dirt easier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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But while much of record labels’ promotional efforts have shifted to platforms including TikTok, Shinedown has remained adamant about the importance of terrestrial radio.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a 24/7 news cycle, Hemmer is adamant about balancing urgency with accuracy.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ruben Amorim’s dogmatic approach must change Whatever credit Amorim had in the bank has been rapidly used up and his dogmatic devotion to his preferred 3-4-3 formation is starting to grate on many.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Whether through dogmatic stubbornness or sheer conviction, no manager in the Premier League was more wedded to a single setup than Amorim last season.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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