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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brash request to get something for free
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as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
that brash motorcyclist likes to show off by riding on only one wheel
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as in tactless
showing poor judgment especially in personal relationships or social situations
he was reprimanded for his brash comments to the media about the team's coaching staff
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Recent Examples of brash
Tilton won fame on Wall Street as the brash, stiletto-wearing head of her own investment firm.
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Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
Naturally, the media hyped the event as Bart versus Bill, a showdown between one show’s wholesome family values and the other’s brash, boorish cynicism — the aspirational ’80s facing off against the anarchic ’90s.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
SoftBank was founded in 1981 by Son, a brash entrepreneur who studied at the University of California, Berkeley.
—Colleen Long, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
At age 27, Smith is the team’s leading tackler and more than that, a spiritual successor to Ray Lewis as the Ravens’ brash defensive quarterback.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
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Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 18 Dec. 2024
Naturally, the media hyped the event as Bart versus Bill, a showdown between one show’s wholesome family values and the other’s brash, boorish cynicism — the aspirational ’80s facing off against the anarchic ’90s.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
SoftBank was founded in 1981 by Son, a brash entrepreneur who studied at the University of California, Berkeley.
—Colleen Long, The Denver Post, 16 Dec. 2024
At age 27, Smith is the team’s leading tackler and more than that, a spiritual successor to Ray Lewis as the Ravens’ brash defensive quarterback.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brash
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Despite bold assertions from some suggesting AI/ML could completely replace engineers and SREs, the reality remains different.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, designers such as Jacquemus and Roberto Cavalli have recently hopped on the trend, showcasing a variety of bold zebra print pencil skirts, bags, and wrap coats on the runway.Rosana Lai, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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Donald Trump’s stance on nuclear weapons has been one of obsessive and reckless bombast.Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
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Sargeant was charged with two counts of first degree assault, two counts of first degree reckless endangerment, and several second degree counts for menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, harassment, and disorderly conduct.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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That’s one of several reasons so many people battle Seasonal Affective Disorder—often shortened to the slightly tactless acronym SAD—in the winter, a recurrent form of depression that comes on during the colder, darker months.Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 15 July 2024
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Foreign audiences generally perceived the new diplomatic style as impolite and tactless.Tyler Jost, Foreign Affairs, 27 June 2024
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While most ski down the mountain when ready to leave, my friends and I took a gondola, which was the easier and wiser choice after a few margaritas.Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
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Brimming with humor and heart-tugging emotion, this wise and wistful masterpiece is also one of the most visually stunning shows to hit New York in ages.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even Zelensky, who has put on a brave face for his people from the very moment the war began, is dropping some of his maximalist demands.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Without brave leadership, however, Israel’s opportunity could slip away.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their rounded faces, their piercings and makeup, their lateness and absences and profuse, careless apologies—their vulnerability was almost intolerable.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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Michigan fire statistics The leading cause of fire deaths in 2024 through early December are careless smoking (46%), followed by heating (16%) and explosion (16%), a report by Michigan Fire Inspectors Society said.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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But Pacquiao had style and substance and a swagger that was somewhat more confidently good-natured than cocky.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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The former congressman, chief of staff to President Barack Obama and mayor of Chicago is brash, a touch cocky and frequently profane.Motoko Rich, New York Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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If a compilation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s defending is in the works then footage of his courageous goal-saving clearance against Brighton & Hove Albion merits an inclusion.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Remembering and sharing the story of the courageous Maccabees and the Temple of Jerusalem where oil burned for eight long nights, this book is the perfect way for kids to learn and appreciate the importance of the holiday.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Brash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brash. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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