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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
Reynier has been an opinionated and passionate presence in the spirits industry over the years, starting with his revival of Bruichladdich on the Scottish island of Islay in 2000.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Spens goes further by describing this person as an opinionated interpreter between the business and technical ends of the spectrum.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
They’re served up using the newest Ubuntu LTS (Long-Term Support) base, without opinionated patches or changes to default settings.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
What will his very opinionated Jewish family have to say?
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Spens goes further by describing this person as an opinionated interpreter between the business and technical ends of the spectrum.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
They’re served up using the newest Ubuntu LTS (Long-Term Support) base, without opinionated patches or changes to default settings.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
What will his very opinionated Jewish family have to say?
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for opinionated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionated
Adjective
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Coaches will tell you of a character who could be grumpy or stubborn, but also of someone who needed faith shown in him.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to its impressive staying power, this eyeliner can be a bit stubborn to remove.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Such a lineup is unknown territory for the festival, but Blanc was adamant not to deviate from the carte blanche principle for selections.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
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Rocky has been adamant in declaring his innocence, refusing what many considered a decent plea deal before the trial got underway.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Anderson has a generous outlook in the kitchen, hesitating to smack any dogmatic labels on her book.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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Roberts characterizes Stalin as a dogmatic Marxist, yet Roberts’s own book contains examples of Stalin’s deviations from Marxist teachings.—
Maria Lipman,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Apr. 2022
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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