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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
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
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
That warrior mentality, along with the swagger from Dart, will have to carry over to the big leagues for there to be a chance for the Giants to turn this around.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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
The energy was palpable, as Cardi commanded the crowd with equal amounts of humor and swagger.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
That warrior mentality, along with the swagger from Dart, will have to carry over to the big leagues for there to be a chance for the Giants to turn this around.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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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The Islanders do boast one excellent defensive option in Pelech, and Romanov has matured into a solid two-way D who can eat more than 20 minutes a night.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Priced at $26, the long-lasting color boasts a lightweight formula that promises to not feather, pill or bleed.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On top of that, many showgirls strutted in three-inch-tall high heels.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hailey Bieber, too, has given the sneaker a seal of approval, strutting around in its ombré, yellow-and-orange version in London while confirming that the trench coat and Nike Shox combo is one worthy of replicating this fall.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These Lucky Brand ankle booties are steeply marked down right now, and with their chic, timeless design, they’re bound to complement any fall outfit.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Possibly my favorite fall fashion combo, the contrast of sturdy leather moto boots with a dainty silk and lace slip dress creates an effortlessly chic outfit.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In contrast to any expectations of bravado his work might engender, his demeanor was courteous, understated, his conversation as sharp and perceptive as his art.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sky will be hoping to bottle some of that bravado when the limited series, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Nick Cave, premieres on November 20.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even her mom had let go of her dream of her daughter becoming a nurse, now bragging to her friends that her little girl was working for the NFL.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, a jailhouse informant told a DA investigator in a recorded interview that Neary bragged in jail about stabbing Miner.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At Quantico last week, the president and secretary of war strode into a hall packed with generals and admirals, stars glittering on shoulders.—
Loree Sutton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Rivelia is De’Longhi’s newest and sleekest model, with dual bean hoppers for easy roast switching, 18 customizable drink recipes, and an accessory for making iced drinks with cold foam.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Paltrow styled her top with a sleek black skirt for a dressier look, while Gaines proved that denim-on-denim is anything but outdated with her jeans and coordinating shirt.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The series follows the fictional Holliday, a former star whose arrogance burned every bridge.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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