avowed
Americanadjective
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Origin of avowed
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at avow, -ed 2
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Vance built his political brand as an avowed anti-interventionist who wanted to keep America out of any more foreign wars, like in Iraq where he served as a US Marine.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
As a cleric in his 20s, he encountered Khomeini, a charismatic religious leader and avowed opponent of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
And then there’s politics, stirred by the presence of Molly, an avowed Irish nationalist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
"You get such a sense of achievement when you are able to get it among such fierce competition," says avowed fan Fiona Zhang.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025
His avowed agenda was to give the Germans a sense of their historical destiny through the arts.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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