1
as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
I, too, would swagger if I'd won first place in the bowling tournament
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2
as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
hoping to impress the women at the bar, the young man confidently swaggered across the room
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as in chic
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as in bravado
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Recent Examples of swagger
Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Still, Crockett infuses the song with his signature soulful musical swagger.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
On the one hand, there is the impetuous, often swaggering young writer whose sometimes brash, sometimes tender personality vividly emerges from the hundred-odd poems that have come down to us.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
But Duff’s energy, joy, and swagger have powered his squad through its initial foray in Los Angeles’ premier summer pro-am.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Still, Crockett infuses the song with his signature soulful musical swagger.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 7 July 2025
Noun
And then, like in an action-adventure movie, two Southwest pilots swaggered up to the gate.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
On the one hand, there is the impetuous, often swaggering young writer whose sometimes brash, sometimes tender personality vividly emerges from the hundred-odd poems that have come down to us.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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The special also boasts on-site staff — a manager, security personnel and a staffed coat check — and, to sweeten the deal, there is no clean-up required on the newlyweds’ behalf.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Unveiled at Palazzo Balbi in Venice on Tuesday, the medals boast a sleek aesthetic reflecting the country’s legacy in avant-garde design.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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Since debuting at the Fondazione in Milan earlier this week, this collection has found its way all over social media and the homepages of fashion magazines, not least for the leggy models strutting down the runway.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Cardi attempts to evade the birds while strutting in a pair of heels and a couture turquoise gown.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The new conference space embodies a chic dining area, opposed to a stereotypically bland meeting room.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Grab Mitchell’s first creation, The Weekender, in sophisticated navy, a sleek belt bag in chic green, or a commuter duffle in neutral beige.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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However, both men are known to have a lot of bravado on social media at one point, and then in person things are all good.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Imagine male leaders modeling emotional honesty instead of bravado.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Their response to a 6-14 start was worth remembering and worth bragging about.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Then Miguel strode onto center stage, just as Angel turned away from the sink to dry his hands on a paper towel.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Best Hotels & Resorts Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama The Keikyu Ex Hotel Minatomirai-Yokohama is sleek, modern, and located along the waterfront.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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If a sleeker city stay is more your speed, The Banyan Hotel (part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton) is a great choice.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The arrogance wasn’t hers alone; many people have tried to assign the Tully monster a place in the tree of life since it was first discovered 70 years ago.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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