as in gall
shameless boldness
for sheer brashness it would be hard to beat the customer who wanted a refund on merchandise bought elsewhere
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Recent Examples of brashness
His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.
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Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Set the scene Sexy without being pretentious and bold without the brashness, Il Sereno is a lesson in artful restraint.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The México 86 producers set out to capture the music, fashions and general brashness of the era.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Ye’s irreverence and brashness shifted into something darker and far more dangerous.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Given his father’s reputation for brashness, many people told me they were surprised by how nice David is.
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Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Intrigued by the letter’s brashness, Steve Rifkin, whose Loud Records handled clients including Wu-Tang Clan and Akon, hired the teenager.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.
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Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
Macelaru and pianist Grimaud seem to glory in the brashness of them.
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David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Oct. 2025
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Set the scene Sexy without being pretentious and bold without the brashness, Il Sereno is a lesson in artful restraint.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The México 86 producers set out to capture the music, fashions and general brashness of the era.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Ye’s irreverence and brashness shifted into something darker and far more dangerous.
—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
Given his father’s reputation for brashness, many people told me they were surprised by how nice David is.
—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Intrigued by the letter’s brashness, Steve Rifkin, whose Loud Records handled clients including Wu-Tang Clan and Akon, hired the teenager.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.
—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
Macelaru and pianist Grimaud seem to glory in the brashness of them.
—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brashness
Noun
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For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.
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This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
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But despite his nerves, Byrd conquered his fear of flying to be with his friend of 81 years.
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Further, nerve damage from surgery wouldn’t explain her other symptoms.
Noun
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Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
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In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
Noun
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Besides the sheer audacity of the number was the idea that all but $20 million of it would be deferred well into the future.
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Watching that Rosetta Stone-cold stupid footage here, you’re struck not only by his audacity, but by the scene’s excruciating comic pacing.
Noun
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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For now, Carl still looks like an ethical saint compared to Duncan, who remains committed to violating privacy laws with such brazenness that even the federal government would be moved to pass enforceable regulations against him.
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Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career.
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“Brashness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brashness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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