as in arrogance
confident or brave talk or behavior that is intended to impress other people
His stories are always told with bravado. I remember his youthful bravado.
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Read more: What Elon Musk Really Believes A lot of voters seem to think so, especially the young men Musk targeted for Trump with his bravado.
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Simon Shuster, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
England lost the first two domestic Ashes Tests through bravado and failing to adjust their mantra against a more street-smart side.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Both Tommy and the Ghoul are no-BS cowboys who radiate a blend of cocksure bravado and Southern charm.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
But the worsening economic reality on the ground stands in stark contrast to that bravado.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Simon Shuster, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
England lost the first two domestic Ashes Tests through bravado and failing to adjust their mantra against a more street-smart side.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Both Tommy and the Ghoul are no-BS cowboys who radiate a blend of cocksure bravado and Southern charm.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
But the worsening economic reality on the ground stands in stark contrast to that bravado.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Bravado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravado. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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