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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Nervous, bespectacled Cholmondeley, meanwhile, probably couldn’t swagger with a gun to his head.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
He was beloved as a teammate and carries himself with a contagious swagger.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The Chiefs guys swaggers past, sits down with his girl & the rest is history.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Nervous, bespectacled Cholmondeley, meanwhile, probably couldn’t swagger with a gun to his head.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
And Thierry Henry, one of the first Black soccer players who really brought that swagger into sports.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
He was beloved as a teammate and carries himself with a contagious swagger.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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Pendergast didn’t boast of his boss status but didn’t shy away from the label.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The festival boasts stunning artisan ice creams, moreish fudge, chunky flapjack and macarons for those with a sweet tooth, plus delicious drink brands with unique flavorings.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Joy Randolph struts around New York City in a black dress on April 30.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Does a boss tom always show up on camera strutting with a group of hens?—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The mom of two wore a blue off-the-shoulder form-fitting Carolina Herrera dress with her hair in a chic updo.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The chic scalloped edges feature a contrasting white fringe for a little extra on-trend elegance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Jain didn’t barge onto the scene with the pompous bravado as many others do.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The bold phrase caused an uproar among fans; while some praised the model for her bravado, others criticized her for being crass.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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And according to Curtis Wilson, who last year was honored as Aurora’s first-ever Volunteer of the Year for his efforts across every part of the city, Irvin has earned the right to brag about that.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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This is exactly the kind of high-stakes, high-profile fight that these law firms brag about winning.—
Aron Solomon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Richard, a breakout talent from Combs’ MTV reality series Making the Band who later joined Bad Boys’ all-female group Danity Kane and the R&B trio Diddy–Dirty Money, confidently strode into courtroom, avoiding making eye contact with her former label boss.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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After the host, the actress Mikey Madison, said good night, Wallen gave her a one-armed hug and strode off the stage, toward the camera, without looking back.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Light enough to use year-round and made with an organic cotton shell, this comforter is finished with a sleek pintuck stitch to give it that perfectly lived-in look.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
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The couple finally made their debut on Wednesday in chic coordinating outfits, with Jenner sporting a curve-hugging Schiaparelli gown, while her boyfriend looked dapper in a sleek velvet suit.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The Knicks have pulled it off by being resilient, near perfect in spurts and with the help of arrogance from the opponent.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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