as in muscle
muscular strength
an actor who is more famous for his brawn than for his talent
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Recent Examples of brawn
Whether infectious diseases or space exploration, these panels of experts are the unpaid brains behind the brawn of the U.S. government.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
His brawn did not correlate with a ranking in the bottom seven per cent of defenders from Europe’s top five leagues for aerial duels won and in the bottom one per cent for tackles won.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Adams gives Charlene the loving, loyal heart to justify that nice-girl label and the brawn to pulverize it whenever needed.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Iron Man might be the brains of the Avengers team, and Thor the brawn.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 23 July 2024
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
His brawn did not correlate with a ranking in the bottom seven per cent of defenders from Europe’s top five leagues for aerial duels won and in the bottom one per cent for tackles won.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Adams gives Charlene the loving, loyal heart to justify that nice-girl label and the brawn to pulverize it whenever needed.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Iron Man might be the brains of the Avengers team, and Thor the brawn.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brawn
Noun
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As muscular as Lewis-Parry already is, special makeup effects supervisor John Nolan added even more muscles on top of his massive frame, especially to his back.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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Your core includes the muscles that surround your spine, from your abdominals to your lower back.—
Katie Camero,
SELF,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Sutton noted that despite limited lethal power, Iran's numerous platforms and long-range strike ability pose a serious deterrent.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Organic Rancher beef product recalled in this state?—
Nuri Kino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Patties come in a choice of spicy beef, mild beef, chicken or spinach.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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“Brawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawn. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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