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Recent Examples of bloviate
Director Rian Johnson winkingly hung a 1961 Mark Rothko abstraction upside down, as a nod to Bron’s bloviating ignorance.
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Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2023
Unfortunately, rather than acknowledge reality and help plan not only for what's coming but also for what's already here, some politicians prefer to bloviate while exploiting misfortune for partisan gain.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2017
And will Washington have the resources to hire someone who can actually compete with Oregon, not just bloviate about academic standards?
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2021
Gentry is not the coach to hold hands, bloviate with stern lectures or meticulously guide a young team through the developmental process.
—Scott Kushner, NOLA.com, 12 Aug. 2020
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Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2023
Unfortunately, rather than acknowledge reality and help plan not only for what's coming but also for what's already here, some politicians prefer to bloviate while exploiting misfortune for partisan gain.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2017
And will Washington have the resources to hire someone who can actually compete with Oregon, not just bloviate about academic standards?
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2021
Gentry is not the coach to hold hands, bloviate with stern lectures or meticulously guide a young team through the developmental process.
—Scott Kushner, NOLA.com, 12 Aug. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloviate
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Yours to treasure: to recite under your breath, to whisper in someone’s ear, to declaim at a party.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Does Joyce’s fellow drama kid Alan (Eric Wiegand) hoist a skull aloft and declaim some Shakespeare in a bad English accent?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Coaches, who represent their schools, are strongly encouraged to work with officials rather than harangue them.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
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Angela was introduced in the series premiere as the ex-wife of Tommy Norris (played by Billy Bob Thornton), seen only in haranguing FaceTime calls.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Jan. 2025
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For nearly two decades, this central meeting hub has provided a space for industry professionals and festival goers alike to educate, discuss and pontificate over networking events, panels and more.—
Elsa Ramo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Who wants to pontificate about the place, let alone reminisce, when there’s an issue to close?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Recounting being home with Ventura in April 2018, Morgan said Combs turned up unannounced and started ranting about Ventura cheating on him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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Share in moderation There’s nothing wrong with ranting to a friend about something or bringing up a personal issue.—
Seraphina Seow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The latter went on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and orated about his marathon oration sesh last week in Congress.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Elegantly orating about universal vastness and human connection, the Chilean/French rapper’s delivery melds poetic prose with grace.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
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Shortly after, Abel’s manager, Lee (Barry Keoghan), storms in, spouting off inspirational soundbites to rev up his star.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
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She’s started spouting nonsense—junkies are always lying.—
Constance Debré,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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As for fighting the Trump pressure campaign, even politicians as ambitious as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker are mostly left to file lawsuits — and fulminate.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2025
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At the time, even Carter's fellow Democrats fulminated against his incompetence.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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My whole family raved about its sweet-tart flavor and creamy texture.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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“Bloviate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloviate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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