BRAWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

brawn

noun

ˈbrȯn

Definition of brawn

as in muscle

muscular strength an actor who is more famous for his brawn than for his talent

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Recent Examples of brawn Known for his blond hair and signature white-and-blue outfit, Fred is often the brawn behind the gang's plans. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Giedraitis is using his brain as well as his brawn to dominate. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026 The Bravolebrity was honored for both her resilience as a mom and brawn as a business owner. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Woody was a slightly uncoordinated and not-so-strong cowboy cop who relied more on his sense of humor than his brawn. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brawn

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Federal physical activity guidelines recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, along with muscle-strengthening exercise on at least two days.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Legacy Effects made full-size physical references, while ILM developed a digital muscle system and explored movements inspired by elephant seals and sumo wrestlers.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of muscle

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Its boosted flat-six engine receives a power bump, and rear-axle steering is now standard, as are larger brakes with six-piston calipers up front.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Europe is now home to some of the most promising companies building clean power, while remaining an expensive place to buy it.

— Sophie Dembinski, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

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