BRAZENING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

brazening

verb

present participle of brazen

as in confronting

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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Creative industries are confronting questions about copyright, compensation and authorship after models have already entered production.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Like Rominger, Crowfoot said the ESA can at times be too heavy handed, and said there was always room to tweak the law, particularly in an era where California is confronting a cost of living crisis some pin on regulations restricting growth.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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Jeffrey Baldwin, who founded an advocacy group after fighting his own foreclosure battle, argued a complaint system without enforcement powers would do little to help homeowners facing disputes.

— Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
There's no spa, but the 24-hour fitness center is well equipped with Life Fitness machines facing wall-to-ceiling windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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