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How does the adjective flagrant differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of flagrant are glaring, gross, and rank. While all these words mean "conspicuously bad or objectionable," flagrant applies usually to offenses or errors so bad that they can neither escape notice nor be condoned.

flagrant abuse of the office of president

In what contexts can glaring take the place of flagrant?

The synonyms glaring and flagrant are sometimes interchangeable, but glaring implies painful or damaging obtrusiveness of something that is conspicuously wrong, faulty, or improper.

glaring errors

Where would gross be a reasonable alternative to flagrant?

The words gross and flagrant can be used in similar contexts, but gross implies the exceeding of reasonable or excusable limits.

gross carelessness

When could rank be used to replace flagrant?

The words rank and flagrant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, rank applies to what is openly and extremely objectionable and utterly condemned.

rank heresy

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Recent Examples of flagrant The flagrant desecration remains a defining feature of Rio’s reputation today. The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 From Grandmother’s point of view, what is that but flagrant rudeness, deserving to be defied? Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024 Another man’s guardian spent more than half of her ward’s life savings for care provided by her own private business — a flagrant conflict of interest that a judge permitted for years. Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2024 Since his political ascendancy, former President Donald Trump has engaged in racist dog-whistling and flagrant bigotry with equal aplomb. Roxane Gay, The New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flagrant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flagrant
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  • It was shown to a broader audience through theater showings and blatant marketing, such as Times Square, New York, and Los Angeles billboards.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
  • As the Cure’s front man and primary songwriter, Smith’s never been shy about drawing blatant lyrical inspiration from his favorite books and poems.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Perhaps most glaring Sunday, however, was the rash of mistakes that prevented Washington from beating a Cowboys team missing many of its best players.
    C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
  • That’s the total debt owed by the U.S. federal government, by far an all-time high, posing one of the most glaring issues for the next Treasury boss to address.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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    Caroline Tien, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
  • That's a substantial change that may not be immediately obvious.
    Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024

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“Flagrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flagrant. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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