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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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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 brash
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Lee films the wedding reception and its rituals with an almost anthropological curiosity, and the composure of his camera only heightens the brash, bacchanalian comedy of the proceedings.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
The spirit of Aries is brash and youthful, confidently stumbling into life without a playbook.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Larkin Poe shines, with and without Elvis Costello Being young and brash can have its benefits, as both Larkin Poe and Elvis Costello know from experience.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Lulu Roman, the brash Hee Haw comedian and gospel singer who delighted fans of the long-running country music variety show while turning her life around in the process, has died.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Lee films the wedding reception and its rituals with an almost anthropological curiosity, and the composure of his camera only heightens the brash, bacchanalian comedy of the proceedings.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
The spirit of Aries is brash and youthful, confidently stumbling into life without a playbook.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Larkin Poe shines, with and without Elvis Costello Being young and brash can have its benefits, as both Larkin Poe and Elvis Costello know from experience.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brash
Adjective
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The future belongs to those bold enough to lead it.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Youngest brother Dante is reckless and indebted to dangerous criminals.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On Sunday, officers arrested the suspect in South San Francisco and booked him into San Mateo County jail on charges of hit-and-run causing injury and reckless evading.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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On the dark side, Mercury in Sagittarius can be overly blunt and tactless in communication.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rian Johnson’s intricate script thrived on detailed dissections of its rich and awful suspects, including plenty of pointed jabs at Hudson’s oblivious model and tactless brand ambassador — two titles Hudson herself has held.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2025
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Her gall bladder and a large part of her liver were removed, according to a review of her medical records by The Times.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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By Nicholas Lemann Among Joe Biden’s afflictions and miseries, his wormwood and gall, there are the insults (about his diminished capacities), and then there are the compliments unpaid (about his achievements).—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Although Hill initially received two tickets for careless driving and not wearing a seat belt, they were dismissed after the officer who cited him didn’t show up to the Miami-Dade traffic hearing.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Of those fires, 90% were caused by careless human activity, the agency said.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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Two years later — after moving out of the house and into the garage — Ellie is working up the nerve to tackle her issue with Joel head-on.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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Inflammation makes the corneal nerves more sensitive in people with dry eyes.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
17 May 2025
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“Brash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brash. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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