as in virtuoso
accomplished with trained ability
a truly bravura performance of the ballet that brought the crowd to its feet
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Recent Examples of bravura
Serpell is also a sometime film critic for the Review, contributing considerations of Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther, Boots Riley’s Sorry to Bother You, Yorgos Lanthimos’s The Favourite, and a bravura essay about Émile Zola and the movie Zola.
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Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
The most eye-catching part of his work is his bravura treatment of light and shadow, an aspect of the style known as preciosismo in Spanish, in which he was much influenced by Fortuny.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Ford put in a bravura performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The many years spent pondering and preparing for a potential attack on Iran are the reason that the first days of the war were, for the most part, a bravura display of American power.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
But over-familiarity is, for the most part, swept away by a production of stunning, seductive imagination and bravura execution.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The bravura production and costume design are respectively by Suzie Davies and Jacqueline Durran, both correctly tipping the outrageous into the tacky.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Featuring a bravura performance by Hawke, Blue Moon, Linklater’s ninth collaboration with the actor, presents an evening in the company of 5ft songwriter Lorenz Hart, seven months before his ultimately death aged just 48.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
One day after Toronto displayed why its offense led all postseason teams in most hitting metrics in an 11-4 win, the Blue Jays were silenced by Yamamoto’s bravura pitching.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
The most eye-catching part of his work is his bravura treatment of light and shadow, an aspect of the style known as preciosismo in Spanish, in which he was much influenced by Fortuny.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Ford put in a bravura performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The many years spent pondering and preparing for a potential attack on Iran are the reason that the first days of the war were, for the most part, a bravura display of American power.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
But over-familiarity is, for the most part, swept away by a production of stunning, seductive imagination and bravura execution.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
The bravura production and costume design are respectively by Suzie Davies and Jacqueline Durran, both correctly tipping the outrageous into the tacky.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Featuring a bravura performance by Hawke, Blue Moon, Linklater’s ninth collaboration with the actor, presents an evening in the company of 5ft songwriter Lorenz Hart, seven months before his ultimately death aged just 48.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
One day after Toronto displayed why its offense led all postseason teams in most hitting metrics in an 11-4 win, the Blue Jays were silenced by Yamamoto’s bravura pitching.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravura
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The French Connection is now mostly remembered for its virtuoso chase scene and Gene Hackman’s charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Slafkovský had two goals and an assist in a virtuoso performance, and Iowa Wild goaltender Samuel Hlavaj was sensational, stopping 39 of 40 shots, including an 18-save first period that gave his team belief that the improbable was possible.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The dimness of the shuttle gallery also assists in the immersive fantasy, both as an artistic choice and a practical one due to the shuttle’s sensitivity to light.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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This History Theatre classic has played in more than 25 regional theaters and returns in a new production under the direction of artistic director Laura Leffler.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The reigning National League Cy Young winner, in his first start against the Padres, was fairly masterful before departing with one out in the seventh inning after Xander Bogaerts hit the first home run off any Pirates starting pitcher this season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The space is sexy and chic, a masterful mix of heritage style and 1970s design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their delicate hardware delivers an extra element of style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for delicate loose-leaf brewing (such as gyokuro), each teapot has a small 100-to-200-milliliter capacity that prevents over-steeping and allows for rich infusions, each brew better than the last.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The critical variable is whether the tasks being automated are the expert parts of a role or the administrative scaffolding around them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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When to Call a Professional Some couches need expert attention.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Bravura.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravura. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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