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Recent Examples of swashbuckling
Ings’ Lyonel plays the swashbuckling heir to Storm’s End, known to the smallfolk of Westeros as The Laughing Storm.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Elwes protrays the film’s main character, who goes on a swashbuckling adventure to save the love of his life.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, the Production Committee style of film producing, that is common in Japan, came in for criticism, and was compared poorly to Korea’s less bureaucratic and more swashbuckling style of filmmaking, which is usually helmed by just one company.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Edis, chief of the Landon family office and a protégé of its founder, the late swashbuckling billionaire Timothy Landon, who’s legendary as the chief political advisor to his military school chum, the sultan of Oman, notes that Swain gives Houlihan Lokey an extra edge.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2026
Elwes protrays the film’s main character, who goes on a swashbuckling adventure to save the love of his life.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025
For example, the Production Committee style of film producing, that is common in Japan, came in for criticism, and was compared poorly to Korea’s less bureaucratic and more swashbuckling style of filmmaking, which is usually helmed by just one company.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Edis, chief of the Landon family office and a protégé of its founder, the late swashbuckling billionaire Timothy Landon, who’s legendary as the chief political advisor to his military school chum, the sultan of Oman, notes that Swain gives Houlihan Lokey an extra edge.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swashbuckling
Adjective
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Not a heroic act, but a cultural revolution.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, our heroic toys have a returning Woody on their side, who is now balding.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was a strong suspicion that the deployment of Meredith and his two valiant soldiers was more of a low-cost publicity stunt than a serious attempt to cull the emu population.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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With Steph Curry in street clothes for the second consecutive game while dealing with runner’s knee, the 11-man Golden State put up a valiant effort that resulted in a come-from-behind 101-97 win.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To his supporters, Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Our fearless heroine gets into all sorts of trouble, and what started out as a charmed vacation ends up becoming a horrific, picaresque nightmare.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Flying into Nepal is something more and more travelers are doing as parts of the region open up to tourism and exciting new hotels like the Shinta Mani Mustang cut their ribbons, offering luxe abodes where intrepid trekkers can rest in comfort.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Almost immediately in the CNN Films documentary, Chase shovels fresh dirt on himself, telling intrepid filmmaker Marina Zenovich that her task will not be easy.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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O'Donnell kicks things off with America's founding document – the one declaring independence and bearing the names of 56 founding fathers … and one very brave woman.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ brave governance committee move to remove DEI policies is a great step towards rethinking inclusion based on the broadest talent pool.—
Betsy Atkins,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These gains are the result of courageous leadership and a relentless focus on the fundamentals.—
Jeb Bush,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their home stands as a reminder that democracy requires both courageous lawyers and courageous journalists.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tilt and the gallant escort was replaced by a boy too traumatized to leave his mother’s side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Son of Hitler takes plenty of creative liberty when the titular character is recruited to assassinate his famous father for the Allies, the fate of the real-life Loret isn’t so gallant.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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By that measure, Vonn’s thirteen seconds at Cortina were the most valorous of her career.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
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