as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
daring acrobats who risk life and limb every day for the entertainment of the crowds at the circus
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the daring that the early explorers of Oceania must have had
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in challenging
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat
I dare you to repeat that to my face! he dared his friend to race to the end of the block
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in confronting
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of daring
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
And there’s a lot of daring and provocative things that happen here.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
More provocative and meaningful than Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, Zahavi's mannered work of emotional terror will shock you with its daring but also inspire you with its power.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 11 June 2024
Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Recognising that the journey organisations and their leadership take has to be transformational, the team provides strategy, training and leadership support daring organisations.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for daring 
Adjective
Stevenson’s daring riffs on genre classics and surprisingly explicit imagery combine with The First Omen’s unavoidable cultural context to make this IP extension feel entirely singular.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
And there’s a lot of daring and provocative things that happen here.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
Founded in 2004, Participant Media, a production company known for its sociopolitical daring, burned an unusually bright arc across a filmscape that, more typically, reserved its fireworks for superheroes.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
More provocative and meaningful than Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, Zahavi's mannered work of emotional terror will shock you with its daring but also inspire you with its power.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 11 June 2024
Verb
His stylist Felicity Kay clearly understands the necessary balance of feminine and masculine elements to push daring fashion.
—Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024
Recognising that the journey organisations and their leadership take has to be transformational, the team provides strategy, training and leadership support daring organisations.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for daring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for daring
Adjective
-
An inquisitive, adventurous spirit appears to be the special sauce as long as it’s channeled and catalyzed in a healthy way.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
-
Then my friend Kevin and I did an adventurous run/hike up Pyramid Buttes this September, and there was so much goddamn deadfall.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Embrace the journey with courage, and let your commitment be the compass guiding you.Mo Hamzian, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The transition to South Indian filmmaking style proved challenging for the actor.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
-
This decision is part of broader litigation challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), with several district courts ruling in favor of the Treasury's position on the CTA's constitutionality.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The world’s multilateral architecture is the best mechanism humanity has for confronting existential transnational threats.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Any return to play in England would entail Henderson confronting the subject again.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Whether raising a glass for the New Year or toasting with loved ones, this collaboration offers a bold, innovative way to connect through music, technology, and the spirit of the season.Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
-
The 2024 special release celebrated the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and features the artwork of Wylie Caudill, known for his bold, repetitive patterns, and signature roses.Gege Reed, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
-
The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
In addition to the threat of tariffs, the avocado industry is facing challenges such as climate change and the fact that avocados require large amounts of water to grow.Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
-
Gmail isn’t the only such challenge facing Google users.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Even Zelensky, who has put on a brave face for his people from the very moment the war began, is dropping some of his maximalist demands.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Without brave leadership, however, Israel’s opportunity could slip away.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near daring
Cite this Entry
“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daring. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share