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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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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The swagger Sasaki has shown has been missing from veteran relievers Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The series has been praised for its swagger and aspiration with a raw exploration of identity, belonging and family.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Thomas Page, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Based on an unfinished Jack London novel, this swinging, pre-WWI caper pairs swaggering Oliver Reed with fierce, feminist Diana Rigg for stylish '60s thrills.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Verb
In Iowa State’s five wins, QB Rocco Becht has hung tough in the pocket but also showed swagger extending plays.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The swagger Sasaki has shown has been missing from veteran relievers Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But in Benny Safdie’s searing new drama, Johnson trades in his superhero swagger for emotional fragility, physical vulnerability and unflinching truth.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
The series has been praised for its swagger and aspiration with a raw exploration of identity, belonging and family.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Britain was swaggering on the global stage once more, fronted by a new pantheon of pop culture gods.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Based on an unfinished Jack London novel, this swinging, pre-WWI caper pairs swaggering Oliver Reed with fierce, feminist Diana Rigg for stylish '60s thrills.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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In the video, the company boasts about getting more people to gamble on sports through what's called micro-betting during live games.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Launched in 2008, Spotify now offers over 100 million tracks and boasts 696 million users and 276 million subscribers, up 11% and 12% respectively from a year ago.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the Barclays, Ellie struts the halls—all eyes are on her and her entourage.—
Marc Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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Last week, the ‘90s supermodel closed out New York Fashion Week strutting for Coolibar’s Mott50 line of resortwear that also doubles as sunblock.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This necklace will look chic on its own or layered with other necklaces.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her focus on craft and artisanal work weaving together resulted in a super luxe and chic lineup of fashion.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether or not that path will continue to be forged without Kirk’s bravado and formidable presence, and who will officially take his place atop Turning Point remains unknown.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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The album’s emotional palette fluidly shifts between defiant bravado and glum recognition that the big dream was more than likely to crash and burn.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many of them especially brag about the agua frescas.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Bears' defense has been nothing to brag about, especially after giving up 52 points to the Detroit Lions in Week 2.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On a crowded street, Morejón strides up to the man and pummels him to the ground.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer strode to the scene as armed officers raced past him.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The hardware on this model is sleeker than earlier Scribes too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Turkish yard’s halls are currently at capacity with other bespoke builds, with a sleek 164-foot coupé project expected to launch in October and a 197-foot tri-deck due to hit the water before the end of the year.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Blenkin told Variety in September 2025 that his character's laughter comes from arrogance.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Nishijima brings his characteristic intensity to Kenji, a man whose academic arrogance masks deep insecurity and desperation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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