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Recent Examples of swashbuckling
The Beak and Barrel, located in Adventureland, is designed as an immersive experience that serves drinks, small plates and a big serving of swashbuckling atmosphere.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells EW that he’s had talks with Depp about reprising the swashbuckling character in a sixth Pirates film.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
In that aspect, That’s My Boy (which originally received an NC-17) feels a bit more swashbuckling.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas on leaving the podium For more than half a century, conductor-composer Michael Tilson Thomas has graced the stages of concert halls with a swashbuckling style.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2025
Pirates of the Caribbean Producer Jerry Bruckheimer tells EW that he’s had talks with Depp about reprising the swashbuckling character in a sixth Pirates film.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
In that aspect, That’s My Boy (which originally received an NC-17) feels a bit more swashbuckling.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 30 July 2025
Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas on leaving the podium For more than half a century, conductor-composer Michael Tilson Thomas has graced the stages of concert halls with a swashbuckling style.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swashbuckling
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On the Met’s stage, the writer — called, say, Jamal Khashoggi — would be sung by a heroic tenor, his tormentor by a demonic baritone.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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One life saved by heroic medical care is a miracle.—
Dr. Tom Frieden,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kurtz made a valiant effort for the A’s in Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, going 1-for-3 with a single plus a walk and scoring from second off a Shea Langeliers double in the eighth inning.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Last week, the team played against FBS opponent Ball State and put up a valiant effort, losing 34-29 on the road in Muncie.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Her death at Rome’s hands becomes the catalyst for his transformation from a grieving husband to a fearless champion of the arena — and ultimately the leader of a massive slave rebellion.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The film premiered at Cannes Film Festival in May, earning a six-minute standing ovation and praise for Lawrence’s fearless performance.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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An intrepid literary explorer can take a trip to the houses of John Keats, Thomas Hardy, Fernando Pessoa, Jean Cocteau, Emily Dickinson and Louisa May Alcott to name but a few.—
Katie da Cunha Lewin
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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But no worries, the intrepid sergeant always returns.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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This Department of Justice will continue making every effort to protect our brave federal law enforcement officers, who risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead, try to be bold, be brave, and be loud.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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This month encourages courageous choices and trusting your own judgment to create freedom.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godmother of the event’s 2025 edition, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was not in attendance but shared a video message encouraging the awards’ nominees to be fearless and courageous.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The experience of secession, of war, of industrial slaughter and gallant sacrifice, of Black soldiery and humanity all reforged Lincoln into a stronger alloy.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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