as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke
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Recent Examples of brazen
Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Known for her brazen attitude, Glaser also earned a nomination in the Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television category, promising a night filled with humor and heartfelt moments.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025
The antithesis of streamlined silhouettes that have dominated of late, these chunky foamy stompers are shouty, bold and, brazen.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The brazen Manhattan murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reopened floodgates to a tsunami of anger about U.S. medical and insurance costs at a time when Americans say their wallet worries are paramount.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Russia bombed the city of Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine on Wednesday, officials said, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens in a brazen daytime attack.
—Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Known for her brazen attitude, Glaser also earned a nomination in the Best Stand-Up Comedian on Television category, promising a night filled with humor and heartfelt moments.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 3 Jan. 2025
The antithesis of streamlined silhouettes that have dominated of late, these chunky foamy stompers are shouty, bold and, brazen.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
The brazen Manhattan murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO reopened floodgates to a tsunami of anger about U.S. medical and insurance costs at a time when Americans say their wallet worries are paramount.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazen
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Bloomberg/Getty Images The Biden administration announced a bold and controversial new export control scheme today, designed to prevent the advanced chips and artificial intelligence models themselves from ending up in the hands of adversaries such as China.Will Knight, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Breathing new life into a space that struggled to find its footing in the past, Chef Cabrera has brought a bold new vision to the table, blending Napa’s storied food scene with refreshing coastal flavors that undeniably deserve recognition in the culinary world.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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People forced to flee their cars on Sunset Boulevard; sparks whipped by 80-mph winds igniting entire streets; firefighters hastening evacuations and confronting literal walls of flame; the smoking shells of homes and businesses.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The supernatural encounter forces him to confront deeper truths about urban survival and morality.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
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More specifically, the impudent Skull Kid steals the Ocarina of Time and turns Link into a Deku Scrub, those antagonistic tree cannons first introduced in Ocarina.Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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In short, Moscow sees Montenegro as both strategically valuable and an impudent upstart that has thumbed its nose at the Russian bear while genuflecting before NATO and Washington.Edward P. Joseph, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2016
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The Swiss company’s share price has faced a volatile ride over the past year amid a rejig of its top management and wider fluctuations in the luxury market.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bondi has also faced scrutiny for her previous lobbying work with Ballard Partners, including for clients such as Republic Services, Amazon and Uber, which have been in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Find someone who can be a sounding board and wise adviser with high mutual trust.Gregory Crawford, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Directed by Gia Coppola, Anderson was joined by a stellar cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, who plays Shelly's wise and fiercely loyal best friend Annette; Dave Bautista as stage manager Eddie; Billie Lourd as Shelly's daughter Hannah and Shipka and Song as dancers Jodie and Mary-Anne.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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By mid-December, Bruce was finally ready to brave the stairs.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Once only braved by the most adventurous, courageous thrill-seekers and scientists, Antarctica is now more accessible than ever to the average traveler.Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Dec. 2024
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Her subversive and dominating personality, and sometimes insolent rhetoric in her active X presence set her apart from the likes of other female AI chatbots, such as Siri whose aim is to assist and serve.Fatemeh Fannizadeh, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Some of President-elect Trump's most audacious promises — lobbed from the comfort of the campaign trail — will be on a collision course with reality beginning Jan. 20.Zachary Basu, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Details about the Professor’s audacious plan are doled out in pieces, and each new reveal pulls audiences deeper into the con with its wildly entertaining cast.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Brazen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brazen. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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