as in arrogance
confident or brave talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people
His stories are always told with bravado. I remember his youthful bravado.
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Recent Examples of bravado
Their voices carry a tone of bravado and voyeurism in their pursuits for close proximity.
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Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
But that bravado can only last so long.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Rockies fans might be surprised by the spring bravado.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
And maybe part of that confidence initially is bravado.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
But that bravado can only last so long.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Rockies fans might be surprised by the spring bravado.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
And maybe part of that confidence initially is bravado.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravado
Noun
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Money and jealousy are the root of the play’s evils, with more deadly sins released in a world of posh, uppity arrogance.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a study with 355 participants, the authors narrowed their list to 16 warning signs that predicted violence that occurred within six months — many of them having to do with entitlement, arrogance, control and emotional immaturity.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Wasn’t going to have a bad attitude, wasn’t not going to be committed and believing.—
Susan Miller Degnan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Anne-Laure Vandeputte brought that attitude and strength to the project, as well as a subtle vulnerability, and Jolan and her worked very well together.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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