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
Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
The Chiefs guys swaggers past, sits down with his girl & the rest is history.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2025
It’s aimed squarely at those who mistake impulse for strategy and swagger for strength.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
On the one hand, there is the impetuous, often swaggering young writer whose sometimes brash, sometimes tender personality vividly emerges from the hundred-odd poems that have come down to us.
—Daniel Mendelsohn, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
The Chiefs guys swaggers past, sits down with his girl & the rest is history.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Zendaya, never one to miss a visual cue, served high swagger with a tilted head and locked gaze, standing alongside her longtime stylist and image architect, Law Roach.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2025
It’s aimed squarely at those who mistake impulse for strategy and swagger for strength.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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An additional guesthouse, a helipad, a floating dock, and acres of surrounding land round out the impressive compound, which boasts 2,000 feet of Oyster Bay Harbor water frontage.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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The follow-up to 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation boasts contributions from a slew of notable musicians, including Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, and the War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Rapp strutted across the stage in a corseted top and golden belts, commanding the Fontainebleau’s attention.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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After first strutting into the ‘Werk Room’ four years ago, Tina Burner is pulling back the wig to share her mental health journey.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Please be advised that the dress code is either pastel-Easter-egg chic or ripped black shreds and absolutely nothing in between.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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The brand is nothing short of chic—from their knee-high boots to square-toe flats and strappy sandals.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Heading into her sixties, LuPone was on a high, her salty bravado now part of her legend.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Yes, there are big personalities on the show, notably Massimo Piedimonte, who often generates eye rolls by the other chefs when his bravado goes overboard.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Undercover journalists caught an administrator at UNC bragging about pushing DEI despite it being banned.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Todd Chrisley bragged about the family spending more than $300,000 a year on their clothing (though prosecutors would later allege that the couple exaggerated their actual wealth).—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Also, giant monster skeletons stride across the city.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 May 2025
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But the biker strides up to the bar just as Colin is buying drinks and orders a few bags of chips for the crew playing darts.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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This model has some sleek upgrades to the old-fashioned mason jar—the innovative flip-top lid with handle has an airtight silicone seal that keeps leaks and spills at bay.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Guests start outside on a heated patio with small bites before moving into a sleek dining room for a multi-course meal.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Opinion: America was gaslit by the arrogance of Joe Biden and his enablers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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The arrogance of the IRS should shock the conscience of all Americans.—
Chuck Flint,
Boston Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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