1
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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2
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
Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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
Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Landman Besides the sheer sorrowful swagger and script quality of Landman, timing has proved almost everything for the Billy Bob Thornton star vehicle from Taylor Sheridan.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Evil takes root: Darkness rises in The Rings of Power season 2
After swaggering through season 1 as the scruffy rogue Halbrand, Sauron has spent season 2 disguised as a beautiful elf noble named Annatar.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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
Noun
The Detroit Lions have more swagger than any team in the NFL.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Landman Besides the sheer sorrowful swagger and script quality of Landman, timing has proved almost everything for the Billy Bob Thornton star vehicle from Taylor Sheridan.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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Jimmy Fallon will host the event, which boasts a lineup including Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys and Post Malone.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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The firm, which boasts a team of 30 designers, artists, and seamstresses, offers full-service interior design, working on projects of all types and styles, from sprawling Dallas mansions to rustic lake retreats.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Models strutted and twirled in between the two dining tables.—
Ian Malone,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The young star strutted down the catwalk wearing two different black suits, one featuring a dramatic open back and knotted fabric, and the other paired with a giant scarf.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Expect chic picks from all of the usual mainstays: The Row’s sleek Sofia bag with its crisp gold hardware and structured shape is tailor-made for the loyal minimalist.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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This chic mini wallet is crafted from premium Saffiano leather, known for its durability against scratches, stains, and daily wear.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All will display the bravado of a president reaching for maximum solo power.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Broncos need an Isiah Pacheco of their own if Payton’s champagne wishes and Penner’s caviar dreams are to become more than winter bravado after the party’s over.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hynes can now brag that he’s been in the Chiefs locker room.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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City of Miami should be ‘embarrassed’ Cox brags about his chummy connections to the city’s building department and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The mystery madam struts through the mansion and heads straight to the backyard, striding confidently past the other women.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Former Vice President Mike Pence strode confidently through a hall that contained protestors calling for his death just over four years ago, on his way to the winter air.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This week immediately followed Paris Men’s Week, but the celebrities who flocked to the global city were serving up sleek outfitting.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
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The monochromatic details create a sleek, modern look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All of which meant that when economists gathered in San Francisco this month for the annual meeting of the American Economic Association, there was a sense that their famous confidence — critics would say arrogance — had been, if not shattered, certainly dealt a body blow.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Relevant reality skills: Rob, while deadly charming, has always played Survivor by putting his confidence (some would say cockiness) and expertise (some would say arrogance) on full display.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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