swashbuckling
adjective
swash·buck·ling
ˈswäsh-ˌbə-k(ə-)liŋ 
ˈswȯsh-
1
: acting in the manner of a swashbuckler
2
: characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers
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Despite, or maybe because of, all that, Superman is a surprisingly strong journalism movie, from Lois’s pointed inquiries in that interview to the whole third act, which is as swashbuckling as reporting can get.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The original quartet’s performances and swashbuckling recording of the Borodin surely caught the attention of L.A. director Edwin Lester.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
The swashbuckling 25-year-old showed early promise after a £25m move from Fenerbahce in last summer’s transfer window — his stint at the Turkish club included appearances in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 July 2025
An ex-marine officer during the late fifties, his business leadership style was swashbuckling, colorful, and highly focused.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 July 2025
The original quartet’s performances and swashbuckling recording of the Borodin surely caught the attention of L.A. director Edwin Lester.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
The swashbuckling 25-year-old showed early promise after a £25m move from Fenerbahce in last summer’s transfer window — his stint at the Turkish club included appearances in the Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 July 2025
An ex-marine officer during the late fifties, his business leadership style was swashbuckling, colorful, and highly focused.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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“Swashbuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swashbuckling. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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swashbuckling
adjective
swash·buck·ling
ˈswäsh-ˌbək-(ə-)liŋ
ˈswȯsh-
1
: acting in the manner of a swashbuckler
2
: characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers
swashbuckling adventure
a swashbuckling tale
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