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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an interior decorator who likes to use bold colors
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the advanced climbers chose a bold cliff to test themselves
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the bold explorers who will someday journey to other planets
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Recent Examples of bold
Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.
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H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, Harvard Business Review, 24 Jan. 2025
While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
As the Eagles’ bold new leader, Carter dominated the Rams last week (seven pressures, two sacks and a forced fumble) despite being doubled during over half his pass rushes.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Bloomberg/Getty Images The Biden administration announced a bold and controversial new export control scheme today, designed to prevent the advanced chips and artificial intelligence models themselves from ending up in the hands of adversaries such as China.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty, Harvard Business Review, 24 Jan. 2025
While the dress itself was an ideal centerpiece to her look, Moss opted to maximize her attire with a bevy of bold accessories.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
As the Eagles’ bold new leader, Carter dominated the Rams last week (seven pressures, two sacks and a forced fumble) despite being doubled during over half his pass rushes.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Bloomberg/Getty Images The Biden administration announced a bold and controversial new export control scheme today, designed to prevent the advanced chips and artificial intelligence models themselves from ending up in the hands of adversaries such as China.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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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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The difference in how Andrew carries himself now is noticeable, Caroline said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2025
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For a movie that looks so remarkably good – from the oppressive, classical set design to the astounding lighting work – Ash's (Rook this time around) uncanny comeback was a noticeable exception.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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The sense of disharmony is immediate: a familiar scene of youth and learning is grimly debased into one of peril.—
Kyle Chayka,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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And as often as Onana has bailed his team-mates out this season, there have also been familiar errors, including his spill to gift Rutter Brighton’s third.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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This pick is also available in four other colors and a variety of smaller and larger sizes, but the oatmeal hue offers the steepest discount.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Those steep canyons were too treacherous to hike into—a broken ankle would require an air evacuation—so the crew’s assignment was to create a mile-long containment line in the peaks west of Mount Wilson Observatory.—
M. R. O’Connor,
The New Yorker,
27 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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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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His strong second-half effort in last January’s divisional-round drubbing of the Houston Texans, punctuated by a touchdown run that continued through the end-zone tunnel at M&T Bank Stadium, remains fresh in my mind, too.—
Michael Silver,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Art Deco has an enduring appeal with its timeless designs that are as fresh today as when they were first created, the designs sit well with the modern collector.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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