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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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
Progressed from loafing here and there with scant dollars in my pocket, to swaggering to and fro with a bankroll swelling my sock.
—Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
Relinquishing some swagger, Kushner opens up in her writing to new levels of feeling and possibilities for change.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2024
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Verb
She’s returned for the film version, and from the moment her Regina swaggers into the school lunchroom, the actor owns this film.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
Progressed from loafing here and there with scant dollars in my pocket, to swaggering to and fro with a bankroll swelling my sock.
—Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023
Noun
The British actor continues his run of extreme character choices while still employing his leading man charms and swagger as the fiercest weapons in Ritter's arsenal.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024
Relinquishing some swagger, Kushner opens up in her writing to new levels of feeling and possibilities for change.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
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The follow-up to 2022’s Ghetto Gods boasts an appropriately eclectic cast of guests, including Little Dragon, Pharrell Williams, Snoop Dogg, Florida rapper Cochise, and Blur and Gorillaz leader Damon Albarn.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 1 Nov. 2024
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In addition, The Renaissance boasts an incredible concierge team, health club, laundry and dry cleaning service, and room service.Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet everything remains the same for Delia whose romantic fantasies have given way to an embrace of her roles as dutiful wife and loving mother despite the sneering condescension and outright physical abuse at the hands of her strutting petty tyrant husband Ivano (Valerio Mastandrea).Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
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This weekend, Chicagoans will be strutting their fantastical, magical and spooky stuff at Halloween parties all over town.Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Despite some online criticism, Tobia says everyone at the wedding enjoyed their chic fast food-like looks.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Perfect for those looking to elevate their everyday style while still feeling comfortable and chic!Paula Lee, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024
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All the bravado of acting like an F1 driver had swiftly faded away and I was left in awe of these speed demons.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The plot, hinging on whether McNeal will face the consequences of his actions, is enlivened by Downey’s antihero bravado.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Advertisement California beats the national average with a participation rate of 65%, but that’s not much to brag about given the widespread access to curbside recycling programs here.John Corrigan, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Not surprisingly, Democrats are bragging about this economic success.Richard McGahey, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite going broke and struggling with crime, the Big Apple strode atop the world as the city, an electric place where anything could happen.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Clad in a studded vest and a black Korn tank top, the 31-year-old strode across the Paramount stage with royal blue blossoms in the foreground.Peter A. Berry, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The former Pussycat Doll wore her dark tresses in a sleek updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and winged eyeliner.Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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KitchenAid has also ventured into the air fryer oven corner of the kitchen gadget space with this sleek countertop model that can bake, broil, reheat, roast, toast, and more.Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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The arrogance and self-importance are off the charts.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024
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My arrogance and chronic distraction has created wreckage.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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