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
Heading into her sixties, LuPone was on a high, her salty bravado now part of her legend.
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Yes, there are big personalities on the show, notably Massimo Piedimonte, who often generates eye rolls by the other chefs when his bravado goes overboard.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
After nearly a decade of wandering clumsily through the NFL wilderness, the Broncos feature stability, alignment, direction and bravado.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
His bravado and swagger leglocked the doubters into submission.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 9 May 2025
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Yes, there are big personalities on the show, notably Massimo Piedimonte, who often generates eye rolls by the other chefs when his bravado goes overboard.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
After nearly a decade of wandering clumsily through the NFL wilderness, the Broncos feature stability, alignment, direction and bravado.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
His bravado and swagger leglocked the doubters into submission.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bravado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravado
Noun
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The film sardonically conjures a golden age of interventionist arrogance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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Here are the more common ways insecurities can manifest themselves: • Confidence will turn into arrogance.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Definitely the shock of the 7th of October had an enormous impact on the attitudes and emotions of many Israelis.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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