as in arrogance
confident or brave talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people
His stories are always told with bravado. I remember his youthful bravado.
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Recent Examples of bravado
But it’s not meant to be done with bravado.
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Jerry Colonna, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
At TheKey, in the home care space, the work is not shaped by spectacle or bravado.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Despite all the engineering bravado and the sleek lines, the interior spaces feel surprisingly warm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
People who are fans of yours are not going to naturally be thinking of insecurity first, when there is this bravado you project.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2026
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Jerry Colonna, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
At TheKey, in the home care space, the work is not shaped by spectacle or bravado.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Despite all the engineering bravado and the sleek lines, the interior spaces feel surprisingly warm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
People who are fans of yours are not going to naturally be thinking of insecurity first, when there is this bravado you project.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravado
Noun
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Think about the arrogance behind that.—
Jovani Patterson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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But his temper and arrogance were equally unparalleled, constantly leading him to argue with authority figures, from referees to his own managers.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In the right hands, delivered with an attitude that respects both the subjects and gallery visitors, this frantic exploration of cowboys and the West by art galleries can still have something to say.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Launched in 2001, Bratz made its name by offering dolls with attitude, distinct personalities, and a stronger sense of style than the category had seen at the time.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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