as in gall
shameless boldness
she had the brazenness to expect us to let her tap into our cable connection
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Recent Examples of brazenness
For now, Carl still looks like an ethical saint compared to Duncan, who remains committed to violating privacy laws with such brazenness that even the federal government would be moved to pass enforceable regulations against him.
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Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
But Motta, with a brazenness that had become her signature, kept taking on new clients.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
With enough clout, persistence, financial support and brazenness, though, the vision can be achieved.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The spectacle comported with the prevailing views of this ensemble’s antisemitism, but its sheer brazenness catapulted them to a new level of mainstream notoriety.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Chan said police told her and her employees that the men apparently knew each other, which gave her some comfort given the brazenness of the attack.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Glaser herself appeared somewhat cowed by her own brazenness — which turned out to be the setup for another bit.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Feisty about current events, sensitive about mental health, and musically prone to prettiness and brazenness in about equal measure, Williams is bringing all of her best selves, two-decades-and-change into her career.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 May 2026
But Motta, with a brazenness that had become her signature, kept taking on new clients.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
With enough clout, persistence, financial support and brazenness, though, the vision can be achieved.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The spectacle comported with the prevailing views of this ensemble’s antisemitism, but its sheer brazenness catapulted them to a new level of mainstream notoriety.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 Mar. 2026
Chan said police told her and her employees that the men apparently knew each other, which gave her some comfort given the brazenness of the attack.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
The concern is not only the surge in killings, but the increasing brazenness with which they are carried out.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Glaser herself appeared somewhat cowed by her own brazenness — which turned out to be the setup for another bit.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazenness
Noun
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Cutting open the gall when green will reveal the wasp larva in the center.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Yes had the good sense and the gall to ask him to come back and produce their new record.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
Noun
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At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s biggest stars, breakthrough performers and veteran craftspeople traded nerves for laughter, candid confessions and mutual admiration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Another high-stakes meeting this week will do little to calm nerves.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Was the omission classic Alcaraz audacity or a mere translation issue?—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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But Seixas is in the business of shocking people with his audacity, so a stage win or two, especially on his home roads in the Alps, is surely not out of the question.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Our chutzpah became more evident.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Turner never seemed at a loss for brass or chutzpah.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Although Detroit collapsed in the second round, the front office’s confidence in Bickerstaff, who signed a contract extension the day after the Pistons ousted the Orlando Magic in the first round, hasn’t wavered.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Ahead, pro hairstylists advise on how to transition out of a relaxer while minimizing breakage and maintaining confidence in your hair.—
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby,
Allure,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The México 86 producers set out to capture the music, fashions and general brashness of the era.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Carolina did make one addition, trading for fighter Nic Deslauriers, but the brashness the Hurricanes’ front office has shown in recent years didn’t lead to the type of headline-making move seen in recent seasons.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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