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
Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
The two arrangements start off sounding fairly similar, swaggering in on a primal guitar riff for the ages.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The attention to detail is exquisite, the fit is perfect for lounging but with enough swagger for a stylish coffee run, especially when paired with the brand’s quarter-zip.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Stallone swaggers around, knocking out men decades his junior with one punch, wooing beautiful women, and building the confidence of his ragtag bunch in between drafting them to participate in gun battles with biker gangs and whatnot.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
The two arrangements start off sounding fairly similar, swaggering in on a primal guitar riff for the ages.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
And Babyface brought his iconic swagger to the ceremony in a bejeweled tuxedo.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The attention to detail is exquisite, the fit is perfect for lounging but with enough swagger for a stylish coffee run, especially when paired with the brand’s quarter-zip.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
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Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Amenities: Pool, game room, terrace, parking, housekeeping Location: In the Latin Quarter Book Now Sky Dome, 4th Arrondissement Airbnb Drawing its name from the glass roof covering an 1896 Parisian courtyard, this large flat boasts the ultimate city splurge.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Mavericks also boast continuity, as their three leading scorers — Sutton, White and junior guard Tony Osborn — have played together at Omaha for three seasons.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some of the most prolific talents the show has ever produced strutted straight out of the show's third installment, which culminated in a finale that saw fan-favorite model Yaya DaCosta duke it out against Eva Marcille (more on her, later) on the runway.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Mamoulian flourished his new set of watercolors in an extravagant ballroom sequence set on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo — a kaleidoscope of ladies swirling in blue, green and yellow gowns and men strutting in bright red uniforms.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Before To ferret out the mole, George hosts two dinner parties at their chic London townhouse for Kathryn and four other agents, doling out threats and recriminations between courses.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, the holiday isn’t exactly known for its chic decor trends.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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There is also a lot to be said for Little’s youthful bravado and artistic vision that shines through in the images.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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McConnell's plodding style contrasts with Trump's bravado, but the former Senate Republican leader set aside intraparty slings and arrows long enough to transform the federal judiciary and ease Trump's three Supreme Court nominees' paths to confirmation.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nothing is more alienating than gossip that is used for bragging rights, or in support of its teller’s smugness.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The president is fond of bragging about his uncle John Trump, who was an MIT professor.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The most obvious change is a gender swap of the title role, with Anne Sheridan Smith playing the fictional Roman general who strides in victorious during the opening scene, followed by a trail of royal prisoners.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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So, Rowan strides into the manor with the unearned confidence of a young tech CEO and exactly no leverage, only to be repeatedly dog-walked at every opportunity.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Hairdresser Fer Martinez styled the model’s dark tresses in a sleek bun, while makeup artist Sergio Antón De Las Nieves gave her a tan cut crease, winged eyeliner and lip gloss.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her blonde hair was styled into a sleek bun and covered by a nude head wrap.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The toxic combination of Trump’s pro-Russia leanings, Vice President J. D. Vance’s arrogance and condescension, and Musk’s sad case of advanced poster’s disease have tanked America’s reputation among its traditional allies.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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But jealousy and arrogance get the best of Hamilton, who insinuates himself into the defense team, believing this action will help his political and financial setbacks.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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