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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
The lineup of vocalists—some brash, some beautiful, all aggressive and confident—center some of the most memorable funk rapping and melodies in recent memory, recalling the gorgeous vocal work of funk royalty like Tati Quebra Barraco and MC Bin Laden.
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Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gritti is plush but never brash, and its clientele tends to match.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
And here was this hilarious, tiny Jewish man who was really loud and brash and confident, and seemed like the coolest guy in the world.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Tom Hiddleston’s Jonathan Pine is on their tail, using his brash alter-ego Matthew Ellis.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
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Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
The Gritti is plush but never brash, and its clientele tends to match.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
And here was this hilarious, tiny Jewish man who was really loud and brash and confident, and seemed like the coolest guy in the world.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Tom Hiddleston’s Jonathan Pine is on their tail, using his brash alter-ego Matthew Ellis.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brash
Adjective
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This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Making a monetization limitations promise up front is a bold move as a small indie studio, but that is one way in which Wildlight plans to differentiate itself from other video game developers.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Later that month, a reckless driver trying to flee police hit and killed a 28-year-old man.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Oceanside City Council recently revised their e-bike ordinance to allow law enforcement to confiscate e-bikes from reckless riders.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Some advise using buckets of steaming hot water to speed up the job of removing ice, but this isn't always the wisest idea.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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There wasn’t room for anyone else either physically or personality-wise.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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If Tulsa, Oklahoma, can create this support system from scratch and help thousands of strangers succeed in a new town, any organization can adapt to support their employees in our brave, new remote world.—
Justin Harlan,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Back in 2025, soaring rice prices and careless comments cost then farm minister Taku Eto his job and reportedly prompted former prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to take personal responsibility for lowering prices as a rice shortage took hold.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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The problem is that careless usage has gradually shifted the nep-Overton window, expanding the term until it’s lost both its meaning and its bite.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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But everybody’s favorite NFL linebacker is allowed to be cocky.—
Samyra,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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Matthews too recalled Salamone as abrasive and cocky.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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That single, raw courageous act for Fritzie to lie about her age spared her life in the moment.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 A courageous vision can lead you through complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brash. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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