Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swanking
Verb
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Two swaggering outlaws roll into a mining town and unleash a wave of cruelty.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2026 -
The timing of such self-reflection was notable, on the direct horizon of an AFC divisional-round matchup against a Bills team that’ll require calls-to-the-wall swaggering from Payton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Some of Exum’s text messages to co-workers bragging about his marksmanship have already been published in court.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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There’s a big difference between bragging and being clear about your contributions.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Following the deal the company becomes part of an industrial pole boasting 60 looms, viewed as pivotal in strengthening Achille Pinto’s weaving capabilities.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman is one of the largest talent agencies in the music business, with a roster boasting hundreds of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Phish, SZA, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Childish Gambino, Janelle Monae, Animal Collective, Geese, and Tyler, the Creator.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Feb. 2026
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Voices chattering in Yiddish mingle with clucking chickens, crowing roosters and accordion music drifting through a bustling outdoor market.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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All that crowing about going to the movies for the communal experience is overrated.—
Mara Reinstein,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Swanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swanking. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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