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 for Ilia Malinin, the nickname is not just youthful bravado.
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Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
To his credit, after bravado and bluster turned to reasoning and reality, Riley moved off his championship-or-bust mentality.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Such bravado is also situated within the context of a society in which harsh tones are common and even celebrated.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These past two weeks, anger, persistence, and bravado are also in the mix among residents who have shown up to observe, film, or protest the actions of immigration agents.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
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Alice Park, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
To his credit, after bravado and bluster turned to reasoning and reality, Riley moved off his championship-or-bust mentality.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Such bravado is also situated within the context of a society in which harsh tones are common and even celebrated.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
These past two weeks, anger, persistence, and bravado are also in the mix among residents who have shown up to observe, film, or protest the actions of immigration agents.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravado
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravado
Noun
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Despite trariffs, military power, dollar dominance and presidential arrogance, isolation, America will triumph.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The experience informed his attitude toward the Oklahoma Insurance Department, with which Coppermark has had a long and litigious relationship.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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That attitude gives Megan relief.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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