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adjective

ˈbrā-zᵊn How to pronounce brazen (audio)
Definition of brazennext
as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich

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brazen

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verb

as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke

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Recent Examples of brazen
Adjective
Moscow's forces pounded apartment buildings, offices, data centers and a building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in downtown Kyiv in a brazen daytime attack. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 There are also three shields on the top deck, high up where everyone can stare accusatorily at whoever is brazen enough to grab one. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Such delay tactics are only emphasized by the actors’ brazen attempts at distraction. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 The documentary’s most brazen and innovative technique is to turn Musk into a CGI avatar, enthroned in the purple glow of a digital background, eerily mouthing words that, as the film says, Elon has said in real life. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brazen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazen
  1. bold
  2. confront
  3. impudent
  4. face
  5. wise
  6. brave
  7. insolent
  8. audacious
Adjective
  • President Kim Noltemy’s strategy, to divide labor and empower an array of specialists, is a bold counter to the traditional model of the all-powerful artistic and music director.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Unfortunately, negotiating with Uber and DoorDash takes time, money, and lawyers, and though those repercussions might show up eventually, and maybe even prove effective, e-bike cowboys are getting bolder, faster, and more defiant by the day.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of bold
Verb
  • Convinced by the gesture, Dench went on to play Aereon in the 2004 film, the elemental ambassador who guides Riddick (Diesel) through his tumultuous travels to rescue his old allies and confront the head of the Necromonger empire.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In his acceptance speech, Villeneuve revealed a little about his creative expression, too, and used it as a lead-in to confront the existential crisis imposed by artificial intelligence.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of confront
Adjective
  • The movie is an epic series of harrumphs and harangues, propelled from room to room—and, in time, out into the world beyond the estate—by a spirit of impudent absurdism and corrosive cynicism which seems to emanate from Digger himself.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Mantello wasn’t being impudent.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of impudent
Verb
  • Accommodations face either the ocean or the mountains and all have small balconies or lanais big enough for a couple of chairs and a small table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of face
Adjective
  • Obviously the quarterback situation is a little bit unsettled, but very similar scheme wise offensively and defensively.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Fortunately, the wise voters of Deerfield Beach know that once power is turned over to a few people, special interests prevail.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of wise
Verb
  • Participants will brave the 22-story trip to raise money for its projects.
    — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The family was among those who braved the cold to take a short walk on a chilly morning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • Millennials might see the Twisted Teens as spiritual heirs to endearingly insolent post-Y2K garage heroes like Black Lips, the King Khan & BBQ Show, and the Deadly Snakes.
    — Stuart Berman, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Adelaide wondered from which crevice Adrien had excavated this insolent creature.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of insolent
Adjective
  • But the time to map out an ambitious, even audacious plan for the post-MAGA future is now.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bellocchio explores how Marchionne’s audacious business moves won him respect and renown on the worldwide stage but at a personal cost, through a financial thriller with deep psychological insight.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
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