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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brash request to get something for free
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as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
that brash motorcyclist likes to show off by riding on only one wheel
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as in tactless
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
he was reprimanded for his brash comments to the media about the team's coaching staff
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Recent Examples of brash
There’s a one-note quality to the film’s comedy that grows steadily, even deliberately, more abrasive over two hours, but the sad, brash, gradually shrinking bigness of the personalities at its center holds your attention.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 June 2026
Ali was the slick, brash former champion who had been stripped of his title for refusing to be drafted during the Vietnam War.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 June 2026
Ali was the slick, brash former champion who had been stripped of his title for refusing to be drafted during the Vietnam War.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Huddling for a final photo with Anaya, the moment crystallized her personal journey to being a brash, outspoken leader of the team.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026
What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brash
Adjective
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May 21 – June 20 What message wants a brighter, bolder voice?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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As buttoned-up and as rule-abiding as Nicky is, Morgan is reckless.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Your tactless or tactile uncles?—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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This is the same Trump, after all, whose reaction to the shocking murder of beloved actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele was selfish and tactless, even for him.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Invite collaboration, and watch a brave plan catch fire together.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Let play teach you the next brave step.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Anyone old enough to vote is old enough to remember that California hasn’t always been so careless with its elections.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The first book follows Hannah Wells (Bright), a smart and independent music major, and Garrett Graham (Cameli), the cocky captain of the hockey team.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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“Brash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brash. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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