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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
And with his Week 1 visit to the lectern, Verse exuded his unique combination of brash showman and zen worker bee.
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Following the success of its Buenos Aires and Miami Beach siblings, the New York outpost of Alan Faena’s chic hotel group will be big, bold and brash.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Royel Otis doesn’t do flashy gimmicks, make bold, brash statements or lay down anything that could be confused with cheese or syrup.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
During testimony about the MacArthur Park operation, Sherman was asked whether Gregory Bovino, a brash Customs and Border Protection sector chief, questioned Sherman’s loyalty to the United States because of his raising concerns about timing.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
Following the success of its Buenos Aires and Miami Beach siblings, the New York outpost of Alan Faena’s chic hotel group will be big, bold and brash.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Royel Otis doesn’t do flashy gimmicks, make bold, brash statements or lay down anything that could be confused with cheese or syrup.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
During testimony about the MacArthur Park operation, Sherman was asked whether Gregory Bovino, a brash Customs and Border Protection sector chief, questioned Sherman’s loyalty to the United States because of his raising concerns about timing.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brash
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Known on the show for her bold Malaysian flavors, the baker regularly posts baking tips and recipes with her audience, and has even spent some time with fellow contestants.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter joined a list of bold names like Lady Gaga, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, and Ricky Martin as the night's performers.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
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The charges of reckless endangerment of children are because Reed is accused of firing a gun in a parking lot where children were present, North Richland Hills police spokesperson Carissa Katekaru said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur, in contrast, cut one of the most open — stroke reckless — teams the Premier League has encountered, with different intensity levels entirely, shown above.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tapper believes conservatives were proven correct in their harsh and at times tactless assessments of Biden’s condition, which clearly worsened in 2023 after his son Hunter faced the possibility of a prison sentence when a plea deal on tax and gun charges fell apart.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Ultimately, the film hammers home that this klutzy, tactless new man in town is first and foremost a voyeur — which is where most of the taboo shattering comes in.—
Miriam Balanescu,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only humans can weave meaning, create serendipity, and grow wiser through story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Since then, McKie’s says his 6-year-old daughter and fiancée, who is expecting a baby girl in October, have praised his brave act.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Charlie Kirk was an incredible patriot — brave, tough as hell, and a dear friend to our entire family.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Toby Meyjes
Shane Croucher
John Feng
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Protecting Users From Themselves No matter how sophisticated network defenses are, a careless action can undo them.—
Max Silber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The programmer seems to have been a little careless.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Vinnie Barbarino Was a Standout John Travolta’s Vinnie was known for his cocky swagger and flirtatious antics.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Compliments find you with greater ease, too; with Venus, your planetary ruler, now in Leo, your magnetism is louder and your confidence reads as warm, not cocky.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
7 Sep. 2025
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This is a courageous act that requires vulnerability over cowardice.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The school has been the courageous standard bearer of academic freedom in the assault on higher education.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Brash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brash. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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