presumptuously

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Adverb
  • And of how efficiently and boldly that talent must be acquired to keep pace in the great efficiency contest that is the NHL.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • From boho lace trims and monochromatic styling to chainmail textures and waist-cinching accessories, this season’s slip dress outfits prove the timeless piece can feel both effortlessly minimal and boldly fashion-forward.
    Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Adverb
  • But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Adverb
  • Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.
    Mikhail Zygar, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
  • But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Adverb
  • The previous truths, long vivified by history, have been haughtily dismissed by the Journal’s editorial page.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Adverb
  • Fans have since delighted in the resurgence of the classic 1971 country-folk hit, with videos circulating across social media of World Cup viewers proudly belting the lyrics.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • While proudly rooted in Italy, the business today features 260 stores spread across 60 countries, giving it a front-row seat to how the world spectates and celebrates the game.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 June 2026
Adverb
  • Obama’s stone exterior has academics and architecture critics in mind; it’s loftily designed to resemble four hands coming together and comes with such other un-Trump-like attributes as a wetland walk and sustainable garden.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Presumptuously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumptuously. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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