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Recent Examples of swashbuckling
Here’s a swashbuckling Zen space opera of irresistible vastness — a world large enough to colonize your imagination.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
While some guests did wear full-out costumes (especially the kids), my friends and I used accessories like this set to get into the swashbuckling spirit.
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Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
The film went on to become a cult favorite, thanks in part to its quotable dialogue, swashbuckling action and ensemble cast that included Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and André the Giant.
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ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Like so many historical myths, this swashbuckling tale of pirates, court accusations, and gossip, which frames the rags-to-riches emergence of this American family, is rife with historical fiction.
—
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
While some guests did wear full-out costumes (especially the kids), my friends and I used accessories like this set to get into the swashbuckling spirit.
—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
The film went on to become a cult favorite, thanks in part to its quotable dialogue, swashbuckling action and ensemble cast that included Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and André the Giant.
—
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swashbuckling
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
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No doubt, dozens of them are doing extraordinary work, with genuinely heroic impact and unimpeachable integrity and efficacy.
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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Here, Oli, Tad’s intrepid daughter, turns him into an overprotective father.
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The intrepid folks who bother to cast a ballot in these first-round races are largely a group of engaged voters, and drawing conclusions from such a narrow minority is a losing game.
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Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.
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Roy Benavidez, a Texas native who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valorous action during combat in Vietnam.
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society recommendations for the medal must be submitted within three years of the valorous act, and the medal must be presented within five years.
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“Swashbuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swashbuckling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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