SWASHBUCKLING Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

swashbuckling

adjective

Definition of swashbuckling

as in heroic

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Recent Examples of swashbuckling 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 Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas first teamed up in Romancing the Stone, a swashbuckling action-romance that proved to be one of the biggest hits of 1984. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 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 Nick Miller European Men’s Team of the Season Three teams were at the forefront of our writers’ minds this season, and with Arsenal’s watertight defensive record, Paris Saint-Germain’s swashbuckling possession football and Bayern Munich’s lethal attack, that does not come as a surprise. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swashbuckling

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Meanwhile, the French are flocking to see a two-part, five-hour-long movie, La Bataille de Gaulle, which retells the story—both anguished and heroic—of defeat, collaboration, resistance, and liberation.

— Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Riders on the Jungle Cruise float past a Sausage Tree that serves as a heroic focal point on a peninsula next to Schweitzer Falls.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Definition of heroic

Adjective

Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of fearless

Adjective

From roughly May to October, intrepid explorers can consider an extension to Michigan's remote and gorgeous Isle Royale National Park.

— Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of intrepid

Adjective

After being strapped into a harness by a brave rescue worker, the man is whisked from the tanker, holding onto the support lines for dear life as the drone carries him above the raging waters.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 July 2026
Egyptian fans in the 300 level of the stadium were outnumbered but felt brave enough to taunt the throngs of Argentines behind them.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

While this happened during my tenure as Superintendent, the hard and courageous work of the members of the Chicago Police Department should be given the credit.

— Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 1 July 2026
In another less courageous version, Carmy would simply learn to delegate and calm down rather than admit there was no healthy way forward for him at the Bear.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.

— Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026

Definition of gallant

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

Definition of valorous

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