defiant

Example Sentences

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The resulting single is playful and defiant — the perfect combination for a song of the summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Resilient pillars of the U.S. economy, chief among them its defiant consumer base, propelled growth in the face of headwinds.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

His neighbour, Barhan Omar, the bank manager, strikes a more defiant note, warning of the risk of a new Palestinian uprising as pressure builds up.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It pairs majestically with Weaving’s defiant chin and gleaming eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Arms crossed and stance defiant, Tree-ear stood under the bridge and began to speak.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park