as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke
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Recent Examples of brazen
Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Still, even after convictions, some drivers continue breaking the rules of the road — in ways both brazen, like driving without a license, and mundane, like rolling through a stop.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Azerbaijan, meanwhile, has reportedly attempted to persuade its lobbyists not to register under FARA, in brazen defiance of the law.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
And the governor with such brazen contempt for public records laws is also suddenly a champion of transparency, demanding a mountain of documents from Broward on nine days’ notice.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
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Adjective
For 21 years, the Cadillac Escalade SUV has been the marque’s most successful luxury Hulk: big and brazen, powered by a bellowing V-8, and ready to dominate any diminutive car on the road.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Still, even after convictions, some drivers continue breaking the rules of the road — in ways both brazen, like driving without a license, and mundane, like rolling through a stop.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
Azerbaijan, meanwhile, has reportedly attempted to persuade its lobbyists not to register under FARA, in brazen defiance of the law.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
And the governor with such brazen contempt for public records laws is also suddenly a champion of transparency, demanding a mountain of documents from Broward on nine days’ notice.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazen
Adjective
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The retro sneakers add a personal feel to an otherwise simple outfit, along with her bold pink crossbody.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tensions between work and your personal life continue as Mars trine Pluto in your money sector, which could inspire you to take bold steps or make big financial decisions, but the path forward could still feel uncertain.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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No one wants to return home from a long, busy day and be confronted with a cluttered entryway.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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Felix is drawn deeper and deeper into the vortex of his darkest desires and is forced to confront his subconscious longings, before discovering that there is only one true wish for him.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All promise high returns — catnip for pension managers facing future payouts to retirees — but charge high fees, too.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tech outage impacting United’s flights comes just two weeks after Alaska Airlines faced a similar issue, which forced it to ground its entire fleet for three hours.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But for VCs like me, the wisest choice right now is to back the startups making healthcare systems more proactive, preventative, and fair – for everyone.—
Check Warner MBE,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That caution proved wise, as the photos of young Mohammad turned out to be highly misleading.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On Friday, Matt and Tracy Kennel braved the early-morning traffic on highway 27 from their Port Jefferson home to attend the kickoff event for the opening of the newest very Hamptons attraction: the Rivian Hamptons charging outpost.—
Stephanie Krikorian,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
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Attendees braved sunny weather with temperatures at nearly 90 degrees.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s startling originality is in its spirit, its insolent ironies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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One’s insolent, calling him lame and old, and the other affectedly infantile, but both are exhausting in their own way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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An audacious story of survival, deception, and love under impossible conditions.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The audacious concept claimed 120-mile-per-gallon (2 liters-per-100-kilometer) fuel economy from a frugal, 185-cc Honda engine, connected to boat-trailer tires through a five-speed gearbox.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 July 2025
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“Brazen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brazen. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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