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Recent Examples of cockiness
Much like Kurt, Kyle had a confidence that bordered on cockiness while repeatedly showcasing an ability behind the wheel to back up his bravado.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
His cockiness on the court is well-earned.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Robert Romanus, as Damone, would scalp Ozzy Osbourne tickets to his grandmother, and yet deftly treads the tightrope between cockiness and desperation.
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Gina Friedlande,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s briefing, for example, featured the usual Hegseth hubris, strutting, and cockiness.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
The great thing is society already embraces cockiness—just not from women.
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Samyra,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
While the critics howled during that 1-15 season in 1989, Johnson and even his assistants maintained their cockiness and mocked the criticism.
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Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
Most of the Teds depicted are young—discovering the look, and discovering themselves, in the full flush of masculine cockiness.
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Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
What everybody loves about Ortegas is that can do mentality and also that cockiness.
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Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
His cockiness on the court is well-earned.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Robert Romanus, as Damone, would scalp Ozzy Osbourne tickets to his grandmother, and yet deftly treads the tightrope between cockiness and desperation.
—
Gina Friedlande,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s briefing, for example, featured the usual Hegseth hubris, strutting, and cockiness.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
The great thing is society already embraces cockiness—just not from women.
—
Samyra,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
While the critics howled during that 1-15 season in 1989, Johnson and even his assistants maintained their cockiness and mocked the criticism.
—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
Most of the Teds depicted are young—discovering the look, and discovering themselves, in the full flush of masculine cockiness.
—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
What everybody loves about Ortegas is that can do mentality and also that cockiness.
—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cockiness
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Needless to say there was no second date, and, eventually though painfully, my own arrogance had some of its rough edges worn down.
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In Episode 3, Harris discussed the early arrogance of the founding fathers who made proposals for America's independence and questioned who was entitled to freedom.
Noun
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Periods of fear, overconfidence, or uncertainty can often lead to decisions that deviate from long-term plans.
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Citing that mishap, as well as other instances of overconfidence from Iowa Democrats that the state could turn a bluer shade of purple, some Iowa Republicans are projecting confidence.
Noun
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And yet his self-confidence was a kind of hubris.
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Yet his calm self-confidence and assertive humility are within reach for all of us.
Noun
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In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
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Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music.
Noun
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His brashness with a wink is a fun part of the package, but insight and candor are what make the best analysts.
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Set the scene Sexy without being pretentious and bold without the brashness, Il Sereno is a lesson in artful restraint.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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This potential confidence-as-assurance issue has increased as digital assets become more integrated with payments, trading, tax reporting, and anti-money-laundering programs.
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The new powers would also include information from third parties, such as age assurance technology providers, to test claims made by the platforms about how those under 16 continued to circumvent the ban, the statement said.
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“Cockiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockiness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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