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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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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
Oscar Isaac‘s Victor Frankenstein is part 18th-century dandy and part swaggering Swinging Sixties rock star, as if Lord Byron had been genetically spliced with Brian Jones.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
For a guy who claimed to be insecure about his vocal prowess, Ace is all swagger, peacocking his way through the city with a fistful of dollars and wicked ladies pursuing him.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Katy Perry was swaggering about in a garish new hat.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025
Oscar Isaac‘s Victor Frankenstein is part 18th-century dandy and part swaggering Swinging Sixties rock star, as if Lord Byron had been genetically spliced with Brian Jones.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The swagger Chelsea had not seen for so long was back.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
For a guy who claimed to be insecure about his vocal prowess, Ace is all swagger, peacocking his way through the city with a fistful of dollars and wicked ladies pursuing him.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
But by the time of his individual short program Tuesday night, Malinin's fearless swagger and unrivaled spunk was back.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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Trump once again boasted foreign investments of $18 trillion — a figure that has been disputed by many economists, and the White House’s own data.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Many experts internationally feared Ukraine would fall within days to the Kremlin, which boasts one of the largest armies on the globe.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the lights dimmed, models strutted through the rows to the stage, showcasing workwear silhouettes that reflect the history and continued influence of Asian Americans in the workforce.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The decade-and-a-half-old Eckhaus Latta reflects a larger shift in what was once called hipster culture, from what the warm, cuddly and whimsical (early Eckhaus Latta collections were filled with colorful, easy knits and denim) to something hard and even chic.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Chasing a comeback For Fiddelke, Target’s earnings report could be the deepest look yet at the cheap chic discounter’s road map to return to growth.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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How did Bird’s bravado set the tone for the contest’s competitive nature?—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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That bravado has given away to this woman who actually really wants to be very good at her job.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Shimko was a humble man who would never brag about himself or his achievements, always opting to look forward rather than to the past, said his mother, Sally Marshall.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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But now, some of us can channel our inner Ricky Bobby and brag about whose mascot reached glory before others.—
Stephen Wilder,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But not long after, Davidson strode into the postgame news conference room no worse for the wear.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition to being aerobically-gifted, ski mountaineers must stride with massive force, delivered in under a half second per step—a cadence comparable to that of many recreational runners.—
Matt Fuchs,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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At first glance, the hotel’s facade looks like any other sleek office block on this leafy boulevard in Songshan—polished glass, lots of steel, and unlikely to win any prizes for its exterior looks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Mescal, meanwhile, went classic in his black tuxedo and white collarless shirt—a nice modern touch to timeless menswear dressing, right down to his sleek little brooch.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bridgeman doesn’t speak with arrogance but with a calm, aw-shucks confidence.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Chances are, whether that’s empowerment or arrogance depends on your take on Gu’s national representation.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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