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Recent Examples of swashbuckling
Showgirls would not make any money until a home video release, forcing Carolco to bet on the next big thing, a swashbuckling high seas adventure Cutthroat Island (1995).
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Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2025
The Shrek universe expanded further in 2011 with Puss in Boots, giving Antonio Banderas’ swashbuckling cat the spotlight and returning with a sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, in 2022.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Piracy at sea is thought of in terms of the swashbuckling Captain Hook, but in reality pirates are still active across the world's oceans.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Banderas' Shrek character got his own starring moment in a prequel, which was named after the swashbuckling cat with Salma Hayek voicing his furry love interest, Kitty Softpaws.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2025
The Shrek universe expanded further in 2011 with Puss in Boots, giving Antonio Banderas’ swashbuckling cat the spotlight and returning with a sequel, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, in 2022.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Piracy at sea is thought of in terms of the swashbuckling Captain Hook, but in reality pirates are still active across the world's oceans.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2011, Banderas' Shrek character got his own starring moment in a prequel, which was named after the swashbuckling cat with Salma Hayek voicing his furry love interest, Kitty Softpaws.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swashbuckling
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The drama Silkwood, based on a true story of a nuclear plant worker who died under mysterious causes, starred Meryl Streep and Kurt Russell, plus Cher in a rare, heroic gay role.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The poignant final scene between June allies Nick and Lawrence saw Minghella and Whitford, who are close friends in real life, reflecting about the heroic former handmaid.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The Mets’ late-inning shortcomings squandered a valiant effort by Waddell, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to provide length as the Mets deployed a bullpen game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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For intrepid travelers seeking to journey where few have ever set foot—or flown—a new and extraordinary expedition is redefining the Antarctic experience.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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The second takes place two generations earlier, when two intrepid scientists help build Monarch from the ground up.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Luckily, her gallant Eddington co-stars Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal were there to protect her from the crazed abeille.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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His history shows them as valorous and corrupt; racists and liberators.—
Benjamin Moser,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The triumphant melody chugs along, like the gears of industry, preparing the audience for an American Dream drama of valorous proportions.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Swashbuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swashbuckling. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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