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Recent Examples of brazenly
But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.
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Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The Bears’ tactics aren’t as brazenly bare-knuckled as White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf’s actions nearly 40 years ago, but the dynamic is similar.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Of course, all of this convenient acquiescence will sound familiar in the United States, where our own Congress and Department of Justice have been nothing if not servile to a brazenly corrupt executive.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Or at least reasons that seemed to matter a lot more before everything in college sports became so brazenly commodified with conference realignment, etc.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
In fact, when the attacks become brazenly personal, voters may be more likely to view the object of scrutiny with greater sympathy.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Does that include them brazenly violating the body camera policy?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The result is an album of cathartic sounds where Icona Pop brazenly shed the past.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The Bears’ tactics aren’t as brazenly bare-knuckled as White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf’s actions nearly 40 years ago, but the dynamic is similar.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Of course, all of this convenient acquiescence will sound familiar in the United States, where our own Congress and Department of Justice have been nothing if not servile to a brazenly corrupt executive.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Or at least reasons that seemed to matter a lot more before everything in college sports became so brazenly commodified with conference realignment, etc.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
In fact, when the attacks become brazenly personal, voters may be more likely to view the object of scrutiny with greater sympathy.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Does that include them brazenly violating the body camera policy?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
The humbling end to a mercifully brief career should be a warning to anyone else who might try to get elected by brazenly flouting the disclosure laws.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The result is an album of cathartic sounds where Icona Pop brazenly shed the past.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazenly
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The wild pursuit unfolded Sunday when state police received reports about a car driven recklessly on Interstate 10 in Jefferson Parish, which is just west of New Orleans, state police said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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His wife, Angelina Renee Jimenez, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanors of recklessly causing fire to property of another and was sentenced to one year of summary probation and community service, prosecutors said.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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There was Anthony Edwards brashly asking Watson if the Nuggets planned to foul up three at the end of regulation, before draining an incredible shot to force overtime.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some are steeping themselves in traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, while others are brashly striking out to forge creative new styles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Raoul's office alleged that Peoples Gas imprudently incurred costs for the work, which are passed on to customers.—
Maggie Dougherty,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Although their destroyer was somewhat imprudently named HMS Brazen.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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No one should approach the AI situation rashly.—
Revana Sharfuddin,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Leaders who can regulate themselves in difficult moments are easier to trust than those who react impulsively.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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Tanner plunges into these ostentatiously autobiographical roles, heedlessly, hectically and without a psychiatric net.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
6 Dec. 2025
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And when Andreeva hits one of her crazily creative shots and turns to Martínez for praise, she is met with a smile, and maybe some clapping.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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The scene used one of the film’s funniest visual gags, an apartment so crazily tilted that nobody inside it could stand up straight.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Brazenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brazenly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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