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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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Dahl is also remembered for his bigotry — editions of his children’s books have been edited to take out fatphobic and misogynist comments, and the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory had to be tweaked so the title character didn’t come off as a plantation owner.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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Their gigantic bigotry drowns out their smaller accomplishments.— Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Hernández’s introduction note among the MGI All Stars contestants highlighted her personal story of resilience and persistence.— Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Covington Police Chief Michael Ferrell credited the persistence of both his department and the Louisiana State Police for keeping the case alive.— Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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The federation also noted several actions and campaigns that have been taking place in Spain, with the participation of the government and other soccer entities, against intolerance and discrimination in sports.— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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For people with certain diseases or gluten intolerance, eating can feel treacherous — one where the consequences aren’t always immediate, but can linger for hours or even days.— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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Maybe only 22 percent of Americans would readily accept Homelander as their one true God, but his vision might also appeal to those Christians whose fanatic prejudices outweigh any specific loyalty to the Bible and its lessons in compassion.— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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According to the World Health Organization, ageism is the most widespread — and socially accepted — form of prejudice today.— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Songs here that start off surprisingly bracing resolve into big, sleek choruses, the work of firm believers in the power of heroic, high-protein mainstream alt-rock as a salve against encroaching darkness.— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
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Released in 2020 in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dee returns to Baltimore full of resolve, faith, and a newfound purpose.— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
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By staying so close to black metal’s core sound, Marchenko does more to undermine the dogmatism—both racial and aesthetic—of Vikernes and his ilk than a more obviously experimental project might.— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026
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But for the audience the scariest revelation in the conversation isn’t his dogmatism.— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
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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
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That proposal made national headlines and led to months of reckoning with racial bias after a Center School parent was caught on a hot mic during a remote school board meeting.— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Providers also can fall victim to inadvertent bias, assuming a young, otherwise healthy patient must be dealing with something other than shingles.— Alyssa Sparacino, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Opinionatedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/opinionatedness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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