NASAL Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

nasal

adjective

Definition of nasal

as in strident

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Recent Examples of nasal But California alt-metal trio Primus exists almost entirely in opposition to good taste, with Les Claypool singing morbidly odd story-songs about colorful characters in a nasal wheeze while his bass belches out gnarly, distorted riffs. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026 So instead, Ziegfeld brought video of their snake-charming act, then hammered home their carnival sideshow bona fides by knocking a nail into their own nasal cavity in what was called the Human Blockhead act. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 The process would be similar to inhaling allergy medicine via a nasal spray. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nasal

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Adjective

Actor Mark Ruffalo, one of the deal’s most strident critics, has vowed to continue the fight.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026
The framework from Democratic Majority for Israel takes a less strident view on Netanyahu, who faces another election this month.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of strident

Adjective

There are two types of TBIs, penetrating and non-penetrating.

— Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
One spring day in Paris many years ago, my wife, Diana, a most penetrating photographer, capable of seeing like no one else, decided, as an experiment, to walk across the city blindfolded.

— Hisham Matar, Harper's Magazine, 2 Aug. 2024

Definition of penetrating

Adjective

Donald, Mark, Willie, Billy, and Tony — practically everyone in Hollis within shouting distance of 203rd Street was laughing at me at earsplitting volume.

— Stephen A. Smith, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2023
The Wall, though, will be delightfully old school in a cap tip to the court-hugging, earsplitting, rowdy venues of college basketball’s glory days.

— Bryce MillerColumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023

Definition of earsplitting

Adjective

Bajaria may also have hit thin ice with Sarandos after the streamer won just 16 Primetime Emmy Awards this year — its worst showing since 2016 and down from 30 in 2025.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
It was designed with a column, sheath silhouette, with sequins, thin spaghetti straps and a midlength skirt.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026