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rebellious

[ri-bel-yuhs] / rɪˈbɛl jəs /


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I have my classical musician roots at my core, but my punk, rebellious exterior adds a cherry on top.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

It isn’t unusual for college students to be rebellious and then change when they get older.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

"The 1851 memoir, by contrast, was a spiritual redemption story, with Byfield tracing his progress from rebellious sinner to devout and repentant Christian."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

Bella Ramsey spent many teenage years working with adults so never really went through the moody, rebellious phase often associated with being a teenager.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

I’m all for being rebellious, but this seems like a death wish.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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