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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
In particular, there is newcomer Brad Marchand, a brilliant tactician better known for his brash swagger, whose postgame interviews have been a study in selflessness, sort of shocking to those who have hated him from afar.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
But the question for Beijing is how to spin that into a lasting victory for its economy — and its narrative, despite a deep mutual mistrust and mounting US-China competition in tech, military prowess and global influence, not to mention a president known for his brash policymaking.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
With its exaggerated proportions, the EV exudes a brash demeanor nearly guaranteed to draw rubberneckers, even in Tinseltown.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
In the aftermath of a training session, individual boys yell out brash comments and the camera cuts quickly between close-ups of each face, reframing this post-swim conversation as a site of intense pressure.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
But the question for Beijing is how to spin that into a lasting victory for its economy — and its narrative, despite a deep mutual mistrust and mounting US-China competition in tech, military prowess and global influence, not to mention a president known for his brash policymaking.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
With its exaggerated proportions, the EV exudes a brash demeanor nearly guaranteed to draw rubberneckers, even in Tinseltown.
—Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 21 May 2025
In the aftermath of a training session, individual boys yell out brash comments and the camera cuts quickly between close-ups of each face, reframing this post-swim conversation as a site of intense pressure.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brash
Adjective
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Now retired, Nouveau Chapeau is helping Charis get back to bolder colors and patterns.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Running a small business is a bold and courageous endeavor.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The girl’s 47-year-old stepmom is charged with child endangerment and reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle, Shelby County court records show.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Keep an open mind, as an erratic square between Mars and Uranus on June 15 could shake things up in unpredictable ways and result in some reckless behavior.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Tapper believes conservatives were proven correct in their harsh and at times tactless assessments of Biden’s condition, which clearly worsened in 2023 after his son Hunter faced the possibility of a prison sentence when a plea deal on tax and gun charges fell apart.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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On the dark side, Mercury in Sagittarius can be overly blunt and tactless in communication.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Naturally, the truth does eventually come out at the reception, but Samantha still puts on a brave face for her friends.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Tielemans has mastered the balance, being brave in wanting the ball whatever the situation or stadium while never willingly giving ground to an opponent.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In August 2023, using the FWC’s report on the crash, prosecutors initially charged Pino with only three counts of misdemeanor careless boating.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Being a careless jackass but also irresistibly charming is a tough needle to thread.—
Staff Author Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Stringing episodes together, screenwriter Anderson (working from a story co-created by Roman Coppola) treats Korda as a cocky survivor of fabulous riches.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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He’s joined by elder statesman Randall (Steve Carell), idealistic AI expert Jeff (Ramy Youssef) and the richest of them all: Ven (Cory Michael Smith), a clear Elon Musk analogue who rules over his social media empire with a cocky bravado.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Sebastian Carmona became the lead plaintiff and was joined by other courageous Salinas Valley farmworkers.—
Ignacio Ornelas Rodriguez,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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“Brash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brash. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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