as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
a brazen demand for special treatment just because she's rich
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a filmmaker willing to brazen the criticism that such a violent film was sure to provoke
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Recent Examples of brazen
Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Problems would only arise when the occasional brazen golfer would stroll into the Burchell’s garden without permission, risking the wrath of a rescue dog wary of strangers.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Federal prosecutors allege a man on parole for a federal drug conviction participated in a brazen ambush slaying on the South Side in January after following the victim home from the Cook County criminal courthouse.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Surveillance footage has captured a brazen theft in England, showing robbers taking a golden toilet from the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Denver Post’s 2025 green chile food bracket is moving with the same brazen speed and mercilessness as the college basketball tournament it’s based on.
—Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Problems would only arise when the occasional brazen golfer would stroll into the Burchell’s garden without permission, risking the wrath of a rescue dog wary of strangers.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Federal prosecutors allege a man on parole for a federal drug conviction participated in a brazen ambush slaying on the South Side in January after following the victim home from the Cook County criminal courthouse.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
Surveillance footage has captured a brazen theft in England, showing robbers taking a golden toilet from the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brazen
Adjective
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Picture high-collar zip-ups, bold color-blocking, and contrast piping for maximum throwback appeal.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Her bold and theatrical designs have also been a hit with musicians in particular.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before his death, A.B. confronted Lilly in his office and threatened to expose her for misappropriating funds, illegally securing contracts, trading favors with different vendors and sneaking individuals into the White House.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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We are increasingly confronted with insurmountable global challenges, conflicts that defy easy solutions, and systemic injustices woven into society's fabric.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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More specifically, the impudent Skull Kid steals the Ocarina of Time and turns Link into a Deku Scrub, those antagonistic tree cannons first introduced in Ocarina.—
Ashley Bardhan,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2024
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The company also faced stiff competition from the likes of Shein and Temu, which churn out trendy items that are cheaper than what Forever 21 offers.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the next round, the Gamecocks could face one of the most potent 3-point shooting teams in the country regardless of who wins the No. 8 versus No. 9 game.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
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Commuters braved stormy weather and a lack of bus and light rail service Friday morning as a strike by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority workers reached the end of its first week.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The delay also gave sightseers time to explore Alfred’s effects on the coast – including surfers who earlier this week braved waves that by Friday were too dangerous to surf.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
2 Dec. 2024
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In September 2022, Truss began her 49-day stint as Britain’s prime minister with a similarly audacious economic plan: slash taxes by the tens of billions and pay for them by borrowing more, rather than cutting spending.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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When the company began, in 2017, its three founders, former Obama staffers named Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, and Jon Favreau, were treated as audacious upstarts challenging the media hierarchy.—
Andrew Marantz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Brazen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brazen. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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