vociferant

adjective

vō-ˈsi-fə-rənt How to pronounce vociferant (audio)
Definition of vociferantnext
as in vocal
engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest a lawyer known for his vociferant theatrics in the courtroom

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vociferant
  1. vocal
  2. outspoken
  3. blatant
  4. vociferous
  5. noisy
Adjective
  • Taylor Luck Yet causing unease are the nominations by Mr. Trump of several prospective Cabinet members or other key officials who are vocal or financial supporters of Israeli settler groups that are violently driving Palestinian families off their lands.
    Fatima AbdulKarim, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Peter Dinklage’s vocal performance of Dr. Dillamoad, the all-wise goat, is superb.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • And [Israel] also tried to silence the outspoken voices of what remains from the U.N.
    Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Ambassadors United Nations ambassador: Elise Stefanik The House GOP conference chair who just won her fifth term representing an upstate New York district, Elise Stefanik has limited diplomatic experience but has been an outspoken critic of the United Nations and a staunch ally of Israel.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of blatant
Adjective
  • But in 2014, Amira Hass, Haaretz’s correspondent in Ramallah and a vociferous critic of the Israeli occupation, was kicked out of an event at Bir Zeit University by two professors.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The terrace where Middlesbrough’s more vociferous fans would congregate is further commemorated in a series of street names that include The Midfield and The Turnstile.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
Definition of vociferous
Adjective
  • Instead of visiting the range on a noisy, busy Saturday, go after work or to a private range.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
  • All started with the noisy image on the left above, so all are improvements on the original.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of noisy
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