cocky
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The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Mr. Brody’s Nick has an ingratiating, cocky but boyish allure that makes Jacki’s attraction to him persuasive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
AI was already used with Kilmer so he could again play one of his most iconic roles, the cocky pilot Iceman, in the 2022 sequel to the era-defining 1980s hit "Top Gun."
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
A charismatic performer with striking good looks, Kilmer gained international fame as Tom Cruise’s cocky rival, Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, in “Top Gun.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
“If you’re feeling cocky, it’s because there’s something you don’t know.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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