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as in to boast
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
I, too, would swagger if I'd won first place in the bowling tournament
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as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
hoping to impress the women at the bar, the young man confidently swaggered across the room
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as in chic
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as in bravado
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Recent Examples of swagger
Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
The fate of the finance bro Photograph by Mark Peterson / Redux
The Most Obvious Scandal in New York City’s History
Mayor Eric Adams swaggered right into a corruption indictment.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
From the fancy crossovers to the swagger on the court.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Despite the possibility of a female President, masculinity has swaggered to the center of the 2024 election—a development both parties seem to have embraced.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
The fate of the finance bro Photograph by Mark Peterson / Redux
The Most Obvious Scandal in New York City’s History
Mayor Eric Adams swaggered right into a corruption indictment.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
From the fancy crossovers to the swagger on the court.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
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Weighing just 275 lb (125 kg), the RR e-bike boasts a power-to-weight ratio that surpasses that of most 450cc dirt bikes.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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Why This Matters New Glenn's debut marks a significant challenge to Elon Musk's dominance in the reusable rocket market with SpaceX. SpaceX's Falcon 9 has become the industry standard, achieving 132 launches in 2024 alone and boasting a 99 percent success rate.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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His Patrick Zweig struts through every scene with a beguiling swagger, barely concealing the emptiness underneath.EW Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yet the matchup still gives the Gators a chance to strut their stuff for national TV audience and build on the program’s fastest start since the 2005-06 squad opened 17-0 en route to the first of two consecutive national championships.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dating back to 1736, Rose Walls is a chic, chalet-style, Grade ll listed barn conversion nestled on the cusp of the Northern Lakes—in the pretty village of Stainton, just a few miles from Penrith.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The overall vibe is Scandinavian chic, if not out-and-out luxury.Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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The text messages — rife with bravado, boasts and intrigue — have fueled a scandal that has rocked the entertainment industry and spotlighted the ruthless underbelly of the Hollywood publicity machine.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article SANTA CLARA — The 49ers came into this season with unjustified bravado and confidence.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Martin jumped in to say that Short was bragging about his own hairdo on the car ride to the award show.Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Self-advocacy in networking is not about bragging or asking for favors.Samantha Alvita, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Republican will stride back into the Oval Office on January 20 with the world a more dangerous place than during his first term, with nuclear saber-rattling rife and experimental ballistic missiles bringing fresh attention to how Washington plans to protect U.S. soil.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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So when Darth Vader makes his appearance in the original Star Wars, striding through Princess Leia’s spaceship?Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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The former is a coveted corner unit that features what is arguably the resort’s best view of Diamond Head, along with a sleek, marble kitchen island that’s great for entertaining.Christina Liao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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If Nietzsche was right, altruism comes from selfishness, humility from arrogance, love from hate.Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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That arrogance and overconfidence lead to hubris, which clouds their ability to see things clearly.Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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