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
Brash bravado when extreme caution is required can be fatal.
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Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Despite Paramount’s bravado, there is no confirmation that Trump would stop the Netflix deal.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Her confidence is grounded in results, not bravado.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 8 Dec. 2025
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Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Despite Paramount’s bravado, there is no confirmation that Trump would stop the Netflix deal.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Her confidence is grounded in results, not bravado.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bravado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravado
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Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach take turns transforming into floating marketplaces — docks converted to catwalks, hulls polished to reflective arrogance, sales reps who can quote fuel burn like yacht owners care about costs.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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College football is awash in problems, including the Big Ten’s unrivaled arrogance, and its never-ending list of demands that would make Notre Dame blush.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Jan. 2026
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In terms of public attitudes to these vehicles in Europe, the picture is murky.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For four decades, Megadeth have been high priests—not the highest, but close—in a church of metal where technical prowess, breakneck tempos, and sneering attitude are the holiest of virtues.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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