ARROGANTLY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

arrogantly

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Recent Examples of arrogantly The characters are all in a continual state of collision, their shifting conflicts inflamed by Coriolanus’ arrogantly uncompromising nature. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025

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But when renovating an 18th-century apartment on a side street in the Marais, architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard boldly undid a number of alterations to the home over the years.

— Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Neon boldly stepped in to release the project, and recent reporting has speculated about potential fall festival berths.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of boldly

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The trailer shows the Harrigans getting on the front foot in their latest war on the streets, with Conrad and Maeve walking brazenly into danger at one point firing at rivals.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026
San Jose police officials released 17 minutes of security footage showing vandals brazenly breaking into the Vietnamese Heritage Garden last month and pulling down a nine-foot monument depicting a South Vietnamese soldier.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Definition of brazenly

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Gosh, did that immigrant deserve it after working two jobs for most of his life as a baker, and during that period, his son proudly became a United States Marine.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
On Wednesday, July 8, the actress, 51, brought her 6-year-old son, Vanja, to the Los Angeles premiere of The Five Star Weekend, where the little boy helped his mom walk the red carpet by proudly holding onto the train of her dress.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of proudly

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The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.

— Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026

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