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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
Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Two swaggering outlaws roll into a mining town and unleash a wave of cruelty.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The swagger Chelsea had not seen for so long was back.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
David Troy, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
His swagger and confidence – in the locker room and on the floor – permeate down the lineup.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
And Jordan's performances as Smoke and Stack are indeed confident and distinctive, not just in their different sartorial choices but in their mannerisms, with the actor excelling at portraying both Smoke's stoic practicality and Stack's swaggering charm.
—Ken Simmons, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Two swaggering outlaws roll into a mining town and unleash a wave of cruelty.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Stella crossed the street and loitered outside the store window displaying haughty mannequins flaunting swagger coats.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The swagger Chelsea had not seen for so long was back.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Any team with Anthony Edwards on it will have some swagger, but this almost feels like the T-Wolves are being disrespectful to this challenger.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
His swagger and confidence – in the locker room and on the floor – permeate down the lineup.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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Best of all, the suit boasts built-in UPF 50 sun protection.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Located in midtown, the park boasts nearly 200 acres of green space, walking trails, recreational sport facilities and a lake with a fishing dock.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Klum’s son, Henry Samuel, even strutted down the runway with his proud mom giving him a shout-out during post-show comments.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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On Tuesday, May 12, fashion brand Commas held its Australian Fashion Week show in the Sydney suburb of Tamarama Beach, during which models walked down a large staircase and onto the sand before strutting along the shoreline.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Social is Condado Ocean Club’s signature oceanfront restaurant with a lively and casual-chic atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This chic square-neck tank top strikes the perfect balance of function and style.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Unexcused lateness followed by the bravado of an ego display does not make for a great shared experience.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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But it’s not meant to be done with bravado.—
Jerry Colonna,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Oren would even brag about it in a 2022 interview.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Even without the original home still standing, the Hollywood connection gives the property a certain bragging-rights appeal.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Iroegbunam stands out most when striding forward with the ball or using his pace to track runners and recover possession.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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In the moments before the Kentucky Derby began, two incredible women – one stepping off the grandest stage in horse racing and another about to step onto it – strode together to Churchill Downs’ paddock.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Today’s wedge sandals feel markedly sleeker, trading bulk for minimalist lines, sculptural heels and refined proportions that elevate the once-divisive shoe into something far more polished.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Microsoft Office 2024 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote — all updated with a sleek new interface and powerful AI tools.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
17 May 2026
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
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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