SWASHBUCKLING Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

swashbuckling

adjective

Definition of swashbuckling

as in heroic

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Recent Examples of swashbuckling This match has the potential to be symphonic, with Bartůňková’s swashbuckling attack meeting Andreeva’s counterpunching durability. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Michael Curtiz’s Captain Blood finds Flynn almost at the top of his swashbuckling game. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 The term instead invokes a journey marked by swashbuckling adventure, romantic wanderlust and wide-eyed curiosity. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 Sky was founded by Rupert Murdoch in 1990 and became a swashbuckling growth and innovation story in the UK television market, culminating in a $39 billion sale to Comcast in 2018. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for swashbuckling

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Adjective

Their actions were nothing short of heroic and reflect the courage and compassion our officers bring to this community every day.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
His heroic efforts in the South Pacific on the navy motor torpedo boat PT-109 during World War II earned him a Purple Heart but left him even more physically debilitated.

— Laurence Leamer, Air Mail, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of heroic

Adjective

The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.

— Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of valiant

Adjective

The actor praised Chris Rock’s writing as fearless, describing her character as contradictory, self-destructive and prone to terrible decisions.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Cinema needs women who are complicated, instinctive, ambitious, vulnerable, fearless and free – women who do not ask permission to take up space.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

Odysseus and his intrepid crew sailed through Comcast’s latest quarter as Universal surpassed $5 billion at the global box office, led by the The Odyssey, now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Ours is a society in which those intrepid few who are willing to engage with their surroundings will find no eyes or ears to receive them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of intrepid

Adjective

There is no ‘Logan’ without his brave portrayal of Charles Xavier.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Bacon’s own utopian fantasy The New Atlantis imagines a brave technocratic future, and seemingly predicts everything from submarines to genetic modification and the internet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

As with any courageous statement, acceptance is rarely unanimous.

— Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Sadly, sports reformers across the country have abandoned the hard work of courageous whistleblowers, such as Bensel-Meyers, and now sing the tune of college athlete compensation.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

Roy Benavidez, a Texas native who was awarded the Medal of Honor for valorous action during combat in Vietnam.

— Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Mar. 2026
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.

— Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

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