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rebellious

[ri-bel-yuhs] / rɪˈbɛl jəs /


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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

But the pansexual Lestat de Lioncourt transformed them into rebellious, romantic figures, the stuff of adolescent FOMO, as opposed to decaying ghouls.

From Salon Jun. 13, 2026

He’s the most rebellious musician of all time, I think.

From Los Angeles Times May 25, 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

She did have a rebellious streak, like me.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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