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
But for Ilia Malinin, the nickname is not just youthful bravado.
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Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
To his credit, after bravado and bluster turned to reasoning and reality, Riley moved off his championship-or-bust mentality.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Such bravado is also situated within the context of a society in which harsh tones are common and even celebrated.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These past two weeks, anger, persistence, and bravado are also in the mix among residents who have shown up to observe, film, or protest the actions of immigration agents.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
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Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
To his credit, after bravado and bluster turned to reasoning and reality, Riley moved off his championship-or-bust mentality.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Such bravado is also situated within the context of a society in which harsh tones are common and even celebrated.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These past two weeks, anger, persistence, and bravado are also in the mix among residents who have shown up to observe, film, or protest the actions of immigration agents.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravado
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Raised on a strict diet of toughness and discipline by his father, Dean arrives with undeniable talent – and an arrogance that quickly earns him enemies.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Things moved about at the top with a little more arrogance and zip but at the bottom was the ever-moving present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Plus, shifts in attitude toward police are not always about single acts but about the weight of national controversies placed on their shoulders, Cross pointed out.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The contrast between the dark shoes and the light denim creates a figure-lengthening balance that’s ideal for those who love basics with a street style star’s attitude.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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