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
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Behind the swagger and the nonchalance, there was a point that Buckley was somewhat desperately trying to make.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 May 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
Related Articles At a crossroads: Downtown Denver is waiting for its rebound
Downtown Denver at a crossroads as offices sit empty, buildings go into default and safety concerns persist
Can downtown get its swagger back?
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Behind the swagger and the nonchalance, there was a point that Buckley was somewhat desperately trying to make.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swagger
Verb
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So far the strategy is working: Harvey boasts 337 legal clients.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, the school boasts two professionally run on-site casting offices (with one in Atlanta), which have helped place students in projects such as Juror #2, May December, XO, Kitty and more.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Verb
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In a separate video from backstage, Cyrus struts in her gold bodysuit.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Two tall sandhill crane parents strutted through the marsh, their downy red colt toddling behind them.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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From a blueberry garnish to a chic glassware moment, your pour becomes part of the aesthetic.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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This season's fashion trends reflect a harmonious blend of vibrant, bold designs and effortlessly chic styles, perfect for lounging by the water and exploring beachside locales.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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This wasn’t just technical bravado, but a commitment to realism.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Few contemporary actors better embody the bravado and edginess of native New Yorkers than Natasha Lyonne.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
Verb
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For the better part of a week, Kamei will have bragging rights for having the largest Alamo Drafthouse in the nation in her city.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
21 June 2025
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The Rancho Santa Fe Women’s B Tennis Team wrapped up a stellar spring season by clinching the championship in the Tennis Competitors of San Diego league—beating out seven local teams and claiming bragging rights across the courts, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Sonny strides onto the track with unruffled cool—a Pitt signature—and is laconic enough to endure a series of press conferences at which journalists are quick to label him a has-been.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 June 2025
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Life and dynamism were major themes for Shapiro, whose massive, blocky kinetic sculptures variously conjured human figures dancing, striding, tumbling, and jumping.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The chairs feature a scoop-style silhouette and tapered dowel legs, giving them a sleek, minimalist and mid-century modern aesthetic.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The result is a sleek, elegant vessel that stays true to the aggressive spirit of the GTX line with its clean lines, a slightly convex sheer, and a near-vertical bow.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The lines between competitive stubbornness and plain old stubbornness, a healthy arrogance and prideful ignorance are pretty thin.—
Will Graves,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Individuals with big egos display excessive pride in their abilities and accomplishments, often leading to arrogance and overconfidence.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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