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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Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.
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In the film, Page is rescued from a group of bandits by the swashbuckling, roguish army recruit Fanfan and offers him a tulip as thanks.
—Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Chewy tannins and swashbuckling acidity in this gorgeous array of dark flavors.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Written alongside Daniel Lenihan, the swashbuckling adventure marked the beginning of Hackman's literary career.
—Megan Cartwright, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
In the film, Page is rescued from a group of bandits by the swashbuckling, roguish army recruit Fanfan and offers him a tulip as thanks.
—Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Chewy tannins and swashbuckling acidity in this gorgeous array of dark flavors.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Swashbuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swashbuckling. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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