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Recent Examples of arrogantly
Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.
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Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrogantly
Adverb
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Plan boldly, then follow through with a steady heart.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Strange New Worlds succeeds in honoring TOS, as Pike, Uhura, Scotty, Spock and a host of new characters set out to boldly go where no one has gone before.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And there is a sharp rise in brazenly racist pronouncements.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the days after Haiti President Jovenel Moïse was brazenly shot to death in his hillside home above Port-au-Prince more than four years ago, federal agents fanned out across South Florida in search of a connection.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The 15th-century palazzo, owned by the Arsenale Group, stands proudly where two canals meet along the Rio di Noale.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The protesters proudly held up their signs along the intersection of West Kansas Street and Bluejay Boulevard as passing cars honked in support.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.—
Mikhail Zygar,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The most controversial aspect of the post is that Vachris appeared to audaciously eat the hot dog plain, with no mustard, relish or ketchup in sight.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The models Banks vied to empower so audaciously became her dolls for makeovers and playing pretend.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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From their now signature hand-in-hand walk out to subtle nods and hip-check nudges between them, the years of estrangement seemed like an ancient memory, leaving in their place a dedication to playing their most beloved songs as loudly, brashly and tightly as ever.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Arrogantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogantly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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