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
  • The film will star vocal talent from the series including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The trans model is vocal on transgender rights, serving as an ambassador for the gender variant and transgender youth charity Mermaids, and has spoken passionately about the bid to put a stop to female genital mutilation.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • She has long been outspoken in calling for a deal to return the hostages, speaking weekly outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv, as well as outside Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, at the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and other locations.
    Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Editor’s picks On its own, its is a pretty blatant example of how TikTok’s popular meme formats allow creators to connect over moments that only become funny with time.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Many with a blatant lack of sympathy towards the murder victim.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of blatant
Adjective
  • In 1972, Muhammad Ali was scheduled to compete in South Africa, but a vociferous campaign dissuaded him from doing so.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Definition of vociferous
Adjective
  • In today’s noisy landscape, initial efforts to get a fledgling client noticed may fall short.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Positive energy Bears wide receiver DJ Moore looked around a noisy Friday afternoon locker room when asked how the team has handled the recent coaching changes.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of noisy
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