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Type Words
Synonyms bluster
Type of fanfare, flash, ostentation

Examples of bravado

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Bravado International is suing them for illegal use of Michael's image and name.
From the forbes.com
Wolverine fans bristled at Tressel's bravado, but this was good for the rivalry.
From the freep.com
A crack on Big Brown's left front hoof hasn't tempered Dutrow's bravado, either.
From the kansas.com
He suggested to the jury that Rudy Sablan acted with bravado to protect himself.
From the denverpost.com
Shelton could have easily turned her comedy into a mocking slap at male bravado.
From the washingtonpost.com
I have fallen into the trap of behaving with bravado on social networking sites.
From the expressandstar.com
He said what happened may have occurred through bravado or misguided flirtation.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
No bravado, no hauteur, just the sense that his dancing was a pleasure to share.
From the washingtonpost.com
Pearce's bravado is all very well as a player but he needs some nous as a coach.
From the guardian.co.uk
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  • (The Bravados) The Bravados is a 1958 western film (color by DeLuxe), directed by Henry King starring Gregory Peck and Joan Collins. Supporting cast includes Stephen Boyd, Henry Silva, Albert Salmi, Barry Coe, George Voskovec, Lee Van Cleef, Andrew Duggan and Gene Evans.
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  • A false show of bravery; boldness, daring