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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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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
Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
The fate of the finance bro Photograph by Mark Peterson / Redux
The Most Obvious Scandal in New York City’s History
Mayor Eric Adams swaggered right into a corruption indictment.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
The indie rock group has carved out a niche of unapologetic confidence and edge embodied by their on-stage swagger, expert playing and smart lyrics.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Mars Salazar, Lily Kepner, Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Despite the possibility of a female President, masculinity has swaggered to the center of the 2024 election—a development both parties seem to have embraced.
—Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2024
The fate of the finance bro Photograph by Mark Peterson / Redux
The Most Obvious Scandal in New York City’s History
Mayor Eric Adams swaggered right into a corruption indictment.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
Trump has been basking in the recent surge in polls, displaying a new swagger and confidence while on the campaign trail.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Oct. 2024
The indie rock group has carved out a niche of unapologetic confidence and edge embodied by their on-stage swagger, expert playing and smart lyrics.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Mars Salazar, Lily Kepner, Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Oct. 2024
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But the main battle appeared to be between Rachel and Sam, who politely, yet firmly, took each other on — often correcting the other’s résumé boasting with their own narrative.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Martin has deep relationships within the DNC and can boast a statewide winning streak for candidates in Minnesota, while Wikler carries the political gravitas of helping lead the party in one of the nation's seven presidential battlegrounds.Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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All over the arena, attendees took photos with the camera flash on and strutted up and down stairs as if on a runway, clearly influenced by Charli’s unabashed confidence.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the football star strutted into the stadium in the same tee, as well as a varsity jacket, black jeans plus a Louis Vuitton backpack and red sneakers.Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Time and Tru Ribbed Velour Pants These ultra-soft velour pants look chic, feel cozy, and cost only $17.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This stylish and spacious bag will keep all his essentials in check while still looking effortlessly chic.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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Years later, General Michael Hagee, who was the commandant of the Marine Corps at the time of the shootings, bragged to an oral historian that the press still hadn’t got hold of graphic photos of the killings’ aftermath.Parker Yesko, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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While jailed for those killings, Corcoran reportedly bragged about fatally shooting his parents in 1992 in northern Indiana's Steuben County.CBS News, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The pediatrician, who gained national prominence for helping uncover the city's water crisis in 2015, strode across the waiting room in her white lab coat, eyes laser-focused on the chubby baby in the lap of an unsuspecting parent.Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
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So, climate change will even play a role in the stats of all the players who stride onto Steinbrenner Field.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Small Satin Tote with Crystal Handles The ideal holiday party accessory or New Year’s handbag, this satin tote comes in sleek black or ruby red.Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Available in 19 vibrant shades, these matching luggage tags are constructed with a supple vegan leather material and sleek, adjustable metal hardware buckles.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kudos are also due Christian Probst as a prince without a drop of royal arrogance.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Barack Obama came across to his foes as the principle of arrogance.Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Swagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swagger. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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