rebellious
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One of its writers, James Jeremias, was loosely inspired by “Interview,” which may be why Kiefer Sutherland’s rebellious vampire, David, feels spiritually closer to Lestat than the sparkly fang boys of “The Twilight Saga.”
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Sandwiched between his rebellious older brother, Dylan, and his know-it-all younger brother, Miles, Felix finds it easier to ignore the world around him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Then, for his first haute couture collection, the 41-year-old Northern Irish designer presented a line with punk touches and floral accents, true to his rebellious spirit.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Named after the Roman numerals of its rebellious 54-hole concept, LIV certainly managed to disrupt the status quo.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
She appeared in Vught the third morning during the predawn roll call and at once something like order seized our rebellious and untidy ranks.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing rebellious
List 7
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Fighting Words: Belli and Milit
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Tears of a Tiger
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