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Recent Examples of bratty
Axl Rose Axl Rose's notoriously bratty antics are the stuff of legend.
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Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In a funny touch of feminist commentary, the Pounds parents are intent on their bratty son Andrew (Hamnet survivor Jacobi Jupe) getting the best possible education but less bothered about glum daughter Drissila (Evie Templeton).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Some Demna-sized—as in, calculatedly oversized—tailoring, and lots of bitchy, bratty handbag holding that made the accessories a focal point of most looks in the collection.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Despite that questionable track record, Barbie is really good at her job, and her bratty attitude and brazen honesty can be winning, in a mean-girl-in-a-movie kind of way.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 May 2026
But since then, Roan has been characterized as an abrasive, difficult, and bratty pop star by critics.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The overbearing, bratty hand-puppet Unicorse, for instance, plays key roles in launching each performance.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Whereas the film is madcap and edgy—even bratty—the Wuthering Heights album is sullen and stately, built upon strings and droning electronics.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
There are also two stepsisters, neither ugly but one quite bratty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In a funny touch of feminist commentary, the Pounds parents are intent on their bratty son Andrew (Hamnet survivor Jacobi Jupe) getting the best possible education but less bothered about glum daughter Drissila (Evie Templeton).
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Some Demna-sized—as in, calculatedly oversized—tailoring, and lots of bitchy, bratty handbag holding that made the accessories a focal point of most looks in the collection.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 17 May 2026
Despite that questionable track record, Barbie is really good at her job, and her bratty attitude and brazen honesty can be winning, in a mean-girl-in-a-movie kind of way.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 May 2026
But since then, Roan has been characterized as an abrasive, difficult, and bratty pop star by critics.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The overbearing, bratty hand-puppet Unicorse, for instance, plays key roles in launching each performance.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Whereas the film is madcap and edgy—even bratty—the Wuthering Heights album is sullen and stately, built upon strings and droning electronics.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
There are also two stepsisters, neither ugly but one quite bratty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bratty
Adjective
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The motel is also the target of a Fort Worth Code Compliance crackdown aimed at cleaning up troublesome properties in the city.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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This state-level scorecard hides a troublesome trend in early 2026.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Former keepers who visited on May 13 said the 2-year-old has bonded with surrogate mother Fredrika and developed a playful, mischievous personality.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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His mustache is graying, but his eyes remain mischievous.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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And what’s more upsetting is that many Jews voted for him despite knowing his antisemitic views.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The host responded to the claims during a later show, acknowledging the shooting was upsetting but pointing out his own history of advocating for gun control.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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As advertised, Swanson remains a peak defender, and his offensive production can be particularly streaky.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Star forward Christian Pulisic broke his monthslong goal drought against Senegal, and defender Antonee Robinson wowed with his offensive playmaking.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Weaving her personal history with those of women from the more distant past, Maglaque doesn’t strive for universality, but a deep connectivity that makes the book at points illuminating and infuriating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Form has been wildly fluctuating and has led to some infuriating, passive displays.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Bratty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bratty. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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