Synonyms for maverick
ˈmæv ər ɪk, ˈmæv rɪkmav·er·ick

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1. mavericknoun

   One who does not abide by rules.

   Synonyms:
   lone gunman, rebel, individualist, nonconformist

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1. maverick, rebelnoun

   someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

   Synonyms:
   greyback, rebel, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, insurgent

   Antonyms:
   conventional

2. maverickadjective

   an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

   Synonyms:
   rebel

   Antonyms:
   conventional

3. irregular, maverick, unorthodoxadjective

   independent in behavior or thought

   "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"

   Synonyms:
   atypical, unpredictable, irregular, unorthodox, temporary

   Antonyms:
   conventional

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1. Siobhan Morden at Jefferies:

   The fears are that (the President) could still influence policy management with an insider who is a political maverick with radical views.

2. James Carville:

   I’ve never met Kyrsten Sinema, I have no idea what the hell Kyrsten Sinema’s thinking, i’ve talked to people who know Kyrsten Sinema and the only theory they have that makes any sense is that Kyrsten Sinema views Kyrsten Sinema as some kind McCain-esque maverick. But look, I ’m out of gas on this one. I really am.

3. Scott Huver:

   I ’d count on many outraged or maverick-minded creatives and professionals seeking to push buttons even further in the wake of this event.

4. Joseph Kosinski:

   Obviously [we] spent a lot of time on that scene, writing it, getting ready, i wasn’t sure how it was going to work. … It’s a really beautiful scene. We shot it in Los Angeles in a really beautiful house up on a park. Very special to see not only Val and Tom, but Maverick and Iceman back on the screen together.

5. Corinne Stern:

   Maverick County's not just Maverick County. That's mom and her two kids drowning.