as in muscle
muscular strength
an actor who is more famous for his brawn than for his talent
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Recent Examples of brawn
Hurts emerged as the NFL’s breakout star this season, and the 24-year-old’s brawn is one of the main reasons.
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Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
The phrase is so often applied to HBO dramedies and Sally Rooney that it’s lost all its brawn.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2022
This innovative boot blends brains with brawn and is an extreme cold-weather hunting boot that will perform in any terrain.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 17 Jan. 2023
This is a new category for everyone watching an event celebrating excess of everything— beer, chips and dip, betting, screaming at the TV, brawn, and winning and this campaign is getting lots of attention.
—Mary Meehan, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
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Andrew Beaton, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
The phrase is so often applied to HBO dramedies and Sally Rooney that it’s lost all its brawn.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2022
This innovative boot blends brains with brawn and is an extreme cold-weather hunting boot that will perform in any terrain.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 17 Jan. 2023
This is a new category for everyone watching an event celebrating excess of everything— beer, chips and dip, betting, screaming at the TV, brawn, and winning and this campaign is getting lots of attention.
—Mary Meehan, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023
See all Example Sentences for brawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brawn
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These include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aching muscles.Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Brazilian had been sidelined for the crucial game against Barcelona after picking up a muscle injury late on in the victory over Borussia Dortmund, but is now back in action.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Education and community engagement appear to be two areas of unique strength for Shelley, who even in a brief interview spoke passionately and persuasively about the power of music.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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There is no indication that the commercial milk or beef supplies have been affected, the Food and Drug Administration has said.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Memorable dishes include the risotto Camargue with beef chorizo, aromatic herbs and extra-virgin olive oil, and tarte au reblochon with red onion compote and truffle honey.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Brawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brawn. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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