arrogantly

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Recent Examples of arrogantly The characters are all in a continual state of collision, their shifting conflicts inflamed by Coriolanus’ arrogantly uncompromising nature. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 But the majority in 2019 said federal courts aren’t competent to decide when gerrymandering goes too far, even when the culprits arrogantly boast about it, as some did in Tallahassee. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 Kiffin was arrogantly miffed, but Carter was so right. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrogantly
Adverb
  • Jefferson’s sanguine view complemented his conviction that the American people ought to boldly self-govern, unimpeded by the state.
    Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
  • Be ready to build off every answer and boldly prompt for personal anecdotes that bring stories to life.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
    Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
  • But artists with a desire for riches and fame must not declare their intentions so brazenly.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Adverb
  • Athletes from almost every sport ran out of the tunnel and onto the field proudly carrying the American flag.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Gomez looked on proudly while stunning in what appeared to be a one-shoulder, sparkly silver number, as seen in photos obtained by TMZ of Gomez leaving MSG.
    Michael Nied, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • The previous truths, long vivified by history, have been haughtily dismissed by the Journal’s editorial page.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Adverb
  • Hazel swung the lamp in her hand and looked contemptuously at Ginny, surrounded by the naturalists and the teachers, who whispered encouragement.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Men sneered contemptuously at them, while teenagers used their names as insults.
    Mikhail Zygar, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Texas is taking it to a new level, pompously trying to single-handedly keep Republican control of the House after the 2026 midterms.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Shelve to the ceiling In a space blessed with audaciously high ceilings, add shelves all the way up to accentuate it and store much more than in typical cupboards.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Adverb
  • As if the question arose, thought Leonora scornfully.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Arrogantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogantly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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