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
Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
The fate of the finance bro Photograph by Mark Peterson / Redux
The Most Obvious Scandal in New York City’s History
Mayor Eric Adams swaggered right into a corruption indictment.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
From the fancy crossovers to the swagger on the court.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Verb
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
The fate of the finance bro Photograph by Mark Peterson / Redux
The Most Obvious Scandal in New York City’s History
Mayor Eric Adams swaggered right into a corruption indictment.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
From the fancy crossovers to the swagger on the court.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
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Sonic 3 has been embraced by critics — casting Reeves was a smooth move — and boasts a franchise-best critics’ score of 88 percent on Rotten Tomatoes (that compares to 64 percent and 68 percent, respectively, for the first two).Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the main battle appeared to be between Rachel and Sam, who politely, yet firmly, took each other on — often correcting the other’s résumé boasting with their own narrative.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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His Patrick Zweig struts through every scene with a beguiling swagger, barely concealing the emptiness underneath.EW Staff, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yet the matchup still gives the Gators a chance to strut their stuff for national TV audience and build on the program’s fastest start since the 2005-06 squad opened 17-0 en route to the first of two consecutive national championships.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
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Each extension—from Emporio Armani’s youthful energy to the accessibility of Armani Exchange and the opulence of Armani Privé—feels iconic and intentional, never radical but always chic.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Decking out dining rooms, bedrooms, or other living spaces in single-species florals—or even going all-in on material drenching in the bathroom by applying the same marble to floors, walls, and countertops, even lighting fixtures—can be equally chic.Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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The text messages — rife with bravado, boasts and intrigue — have fueled a scandal that has rocked the entertainment industry and spotlighted the ruthless underbelly of the Hollywood publicity machine.Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article SANTA CLARA — The 49ers came into this season with unjustified bravado and confidence.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
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While jailed for those killings, Corcoran reportedly bragged about fatally shooting his parents in 1992 in northern Indiana's Steuben County.CBS News, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Years later, General Michael Hagee, who was the commandant of the Marine Corps at the time of the shootings, bragged to an oral historian that the press still hadn’t got hold of graphic photos of the killings’ aftermath.Parker Yesko, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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The pediatrician, who gained national prominence for helping uncover the city's water crisis in 2015, strode across the waiting room in her white lab coat, eyes laser-focused on the chubby baby in the lap of an unsuspecting parent.Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
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From the distinctive slanted label to the striding man logo, the elements tell a story of perseverance and forward momentum.Aliza Knox, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The former is a coveted corner unit that features what is arguably the resort’s best view of Diamond Head, along with a sleek, marble kitchen island that’s great for entertaining.Christina Liao, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Madewell has so many great options to choose from in its sale section, like the easy-to-pack Greta Ballet Flats, sleek Vernon Loafers, or the classic Reebok Vegan Club C Sneakers.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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