as in rebel
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent
a firebrand who urged crowds to riot during the blackouts
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Recent Examples of firebrand
Listen to this article GOP firebrand Randy Fine is bringing his heated rhetoric to the halls of Congress, after defeating Democrat Josh Weil in Tuesday’s special election for a Central Florida district.
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Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images Paris has been plunged into more political turmoil after far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes were dashed by a ban to run for public office — as analysts warn the decision could further destabilize the euro zone’s second-largest economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Together, Trump and Ramaswamy brainstormed future options for the millennial firebrand.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
For her commitment, Rodrigo received the Catalyst of Change award, presented by fellow feminist firebrand Lily Allen.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images Paris has been plunged into more political turmoil after far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen’s presidential hopes were dashed by a ban to run for public office — as analysts warn the decision could further destabilize the euro zone’s second-largest economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Together, Trump and Ramaswamy brainstormed future options for the millennial firebrand.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
For her commitment, Rodrigo received the Catalyst of Change award, presented by fellow feminist firebrand Lily Allen.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firebrand
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Also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the original 2003 flick found Lohan’s character — a teenage rebel who fronts a rock band called Pink Slip — magically switching bodies with her mother.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Bo was a rebel on a motorcycle who soon fell for the rich and spirited Hope.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Listen to this article Charges have been dropped against a police agitator accused of trying to break into an NYPD officer’s Brooklyn home after prosecutors reviewed video of a protest outside the cop’s house.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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Once the agitators calmed down, the acting president was able to get through her final points.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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While proponents argue that these measures will reduce regulatory delays and bolster U.S. technological leadership, there will no doubt be concerns about potential compromises to safety and the undermining of regulatory independence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But with three weeks left in the regular session, proponents are still trying to figure out what — if any — changes may move forward this year.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
23 May 2025
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But responsible bi-partisan crafting when Congress still functioned cannot resist demagogues.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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But critics regard him as a demagogue who relies on stoking divisions and demonizing his rivals.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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The site, frequented by far-right supporters of the president, has been used to spread conspiracy theories.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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To his supporters, Robinson is a truth-telling free speech martyr.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Listen to this article 3 min Professional boxer Georgia O'Connor, 25, has died after a bout with cancer, the professional boxer's promoter, Boxxer, said.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The death of the 25-year-old British professional boxer was announced on Thursday, May 22, by her promoter, Boxxer, in a statement obtained by The Guardian.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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For decades, the Philippine armed forces battled insurgents in the southern reaches of the archipelago.—
ELY RATNER,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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The insurgents have become the establishment, and the purpose of the establishment is always to protect itself.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Braun was already known as a provocateur known for spreading Russian propaganda.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Years from now, looking back on this AI boom, OpenAI could turn out to be less important for its technology than for playing the role of provocateur.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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“Firebrand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firebrand. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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