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[swag-er] / ˈswæg ər /


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Maye’s stat page felt like a refresh: 226 yards passing, two touchdown passes, 54 yards rushing, key plays late, and a splash of that 2025 Drake Maye swagger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams put on a show as the Rams rediscover their swagger in Aaron Donald’s much-anticipated return, beating the Giants 28-6.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

What I remember most, though, is that beneath all the swagger, Choi’s argument was really about self-compassion.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

Senate in Michigan, whose self-confident swagger and immigrant-family story have invited the comparison.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

No more swagger as they moved along with the crowd.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

Played by a snarling, coiled Tom Blyth, Dee swaggers whereas Taylor shrinks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

When Gustav swaggers back into the daughters’ lives to play the cheery grandfather and beloved papa, both are skeptical.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025

The critics said: “Catchy as hell and swaggers out of the speakers with an infectious joy.”

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2024

“Minx,” a cheeky comedy set in 1970s Southern California, swaggers onto HBO Max on Thursday.

From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2022

Jackson swaggers up, his derby pulled low over his eyes.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Last summer Smith swaggered into England's Test side like he always belonged , and his nascent rise into one of his country's multi-format stars continued at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025

In Canterbury, the mayor swaggered around the public square pressuring townsfolk to open their businesses, drawing an angry crowd of onlookers.

From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024

He swaggered out into this magnificent drum of noise with a gallus grin, licked his lips, made straight for Marchand's blocks, and gave them a shunt.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024

Then he put his hands in his pockets and swaggered around the stage.

From New York Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

The Lyseni clapped Davos on the back, and swaggered from the inn as if he owned it.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

But Marx, 61, a former Marine and expert in martial arts, is nothing if not swaggering.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

With the swaggering Wyatt-Hodge in this form - she now has the most runs ever at a single women's T20 World Cup - anything feels possible.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

It’s funny because it’s swaggering, full-of-itself New York, and the Mets are one of baseball’s most profligate franchises, a free-spending, $360-million payroll outfit owned by zillionaire financier Steve Cohen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

Lawrence, who worked with him on his adaptation of Hiaasen’s “Bad Monkey,” describes him as surprisingly modest, entirely unlike his swaggering creations.

From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026

As Mr. Fun turned away to talk to them, Adam came swaggering over to the Hardys.

From "Trouble at the Arcade (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #1)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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