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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
with an audacious disregard for innocent bystanders, rival gang members opened fire
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as in courageous
foolishly adventurous or bold
an audacious effort to start her own business with no real plan or funding
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
audacious adventurers risking everything they had for a shot at glory
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Recent Examples of audacious
Talk about audacious: The Broncos carried the largest single-season dead-cap hit in NFL history (Wilson’s $53 million) and an overall dead-cap total of $89 million, a league-high — and still made the postseason.
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Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Some of President-elect Trump's most audacious promises — lobbed from the comfort of the campaign trail — will be on a collision course with reality beginning Jan. 20.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Details about the Professor’s audacious plan are doled out in pieces, and each new reveal pulls audiences deeper into the con with its wildly entertaining cast.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Even when the Lakers got some life in the building in the fourth quarter, with a 7-0 run capped by an audacious James corner 3 to bring the Cavaliers’ lead down to 112-107 with 2:50 left to play, the Lakers just weren’t sturdy enough inside.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Michael Silver, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Some of President-elect Trump's most audacious promises — lobbed from the comfort of the campaign trail — will be on a collision course with reality beginning Jan. 20.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
Details about the Professor’s audacious plan are doled out in pieces, and each new reveal pulls audiences deeper into the con with its wildly entertaining cast.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Even when the Lakers got some life in the building in the fourth quarter, with a 7-0 run capped by an audacious James corner 3 to bring the Cavaliers’ lead down to 112-107 with 2:50 left to play, the Lakers just weren’t sturdy enough inside.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacious
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Fifty years ago, some Catholic leaders were wiser and bolder.—
Celia Viggo Wexler,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Not meant to be taken literally, the twist after a shocking act violence reads like the materialization of Ali’s desire to be a bolder, more stereotypically masculine iteration of himself.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by courageous law enforcement officers and their families.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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For example, a person might intend to be courageous (cognition), but fear (affect) and a fight-or-flight response (physiology) can hinder action (behavior).—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Radhika hopes to meet a romantic man who isn't afraid to be adventurous with her or get down on the dance floor.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Despite its often harsh and often mercurial weather, Greenland has become a popular tourist destination for adventurous senior travelers.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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For example, tying the knot on the same weekend as the Super Bowl in the city where the event is taking place may not be wise, as hotel availability will likely be limited and room rates may be much higher than normal.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Back then, wise Israelis counseled that to remain an occupying power over an understandably angry people was not only morally repugnant, but could erode Israel's own society.—
Max Rodenbeck,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Frank Santoro with the L.A. County district attorney’s office argued the probation department was making the necessary improvements and releasing youth inside would be reckless.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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He was originally charged with disorderly conduct — a misdemeanor — and three counts of felony reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Indie filmmakers can make the daring projects a studio never would and do so on the cheap.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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They were rescued on July 2, 2008, in a daring military extraction known as Operation Jaque.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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High-profile mass shootings at the Crown Center shopping center and the Chiefs Super Bowl victory rally at Union Station heralded a violent start to the year for Kansas City in 2024, shocking the public with their brazen nature and widespread impact.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty spoke at length Thursday about the brazen public shooting of Brian Thompson — who led the UnitedHealthcare division — and the company's role in the industry.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Most artists were given just three or four songs, but longtime Light of Day champion Jesse Malin was allowed to play 13 as part of his brave return to the stage.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2025
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Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, whatever these things are, you're supposed to put up a brave front, but there is that cruelty.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Audacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacious. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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