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as in obdurateness
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
guests on that political talk show seem to be far more prized for their uninhibited opinionatedness than for any trace of reasonableness
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as in bigotry
stubborn or intolerant adherence to one's opinions or prejudices
in matters of religion, she seems to confuse self-righteous opinionatedness with godly devotion
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opinionatedness
Noun
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Right-wing figures have blamed the Left for increasing the political temperature and resulting in Kirk’s assassination by weaponizing accusations of fascism, Nazism, and various kinds of bigotry.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025 -
The goal for today's audiences, Maze said, is for people to be inspired by Grunwald's story and to speak out against bigotry and hatred, especially in an era of rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To me, that’s a sign of growing self-assurance, not intolerance.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Lactose is a type of sugar in butter and other dairy products that is difficult to digest in people with lactose intolerance.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The amounts of prejudice that are built up in those Kingdom Halls, unbelievable.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The case was dismissed with prejudice last week after a settlement was reached, according to court records.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The latest development puts a spotlight on Miami Dade College’s resolve not to hold a new public hearing on the controversial land deal.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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But grit and resolve can only take a team so far when its active roster is inferior to many of its opponents, and that is the situation the red and gold currently face.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That — metaphorically and literally — is earned dogmatism, the risk that expertise breeds rigidity in our thinking and decision-making.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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As the container of our culture’s internal contradictions, including dogmatism and pragmatism, individualism and communitarianism, and Biercean indignation and Emersonian transcendence, hardcore is as American as atomic warfare.—
Chris R. Morgan,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
Noun
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The bias cut of the dress gave way to a long, flowing maxiskirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Despite what the students view as anti-conservative bias, one predicted a conservative uprising, citing the assassination of Charlie Kirk as fuel for more right-leaning college students to speak out.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Opinionatedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionatedness. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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