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
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the daring that the early explorers of Oceania must have had
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of daring
Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The gown featured a daring halter neckline and strategically placed crisscrossing straps that left little to the imagination.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
The Week Staff, theweek, 11 June 2024
Our focus is the North and South Forks of Long Island, a region that has emerged as a symbol of daring and innovation in American winemaking, much akin to Napa in the 1970s.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2024
Yola Robert, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Gaga, 38, arrived in a black Celine by Hedi Slimane cape shoulder flounce dress with a daring slit that showed off major leg — as well as the fishnet stockings underneath.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
First previewed in March as part of its fall 2024 show, the Balenciaga Reptile Sneaker makes a strong case for being the French fashion house’s most daring design thus far.
—Riley Jones For Footwear News, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The gown featured a daring halter neckline and strategically placed crisscrossing straps that left little to the imagination.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
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
Our focus is the North and South Forks of Long Island, a region that has emerged as a symbol of daring and innovation in American winemaking, much akin to Napa in the 1970s.
—Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2024
Verb
Her daring aesthetic infuses each design with her signature style by using bold elements, color, and timeless modernity.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Gaga, 38, arrived in a black Celine by Hedi Slimane cape shoulder flounce dress with a daring slit that showed off major leg — as well as the fishnet stockings underneath.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daring
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For those not so adventurous, take a commercial flight into Newark Airport in New Jersey.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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After a great summer in the box office following its 15-year anniversary re-release, the adventurous little girl returned to theaters on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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Both scenes are memorable and stunning in a solid, not remarkable, film that warmly celebrates the unbending love shared between a mother and a son and the courage and bravery of Londoners during The Blitz.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Erik Olsen, Republican Olsen is a Madison Republican challenging Pocan in the safely Democratic district for the second consecutive cycle.Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Supply chains are challenging to navigate.Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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His legislative priorities include gun violence prevention, protecting reproductive rights, improving public safety, investing in public education and confronting anti-Asian hatred, according to his campaign website.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Start by acknowledging and confronting your own unconscious biases, as these can easily seep into the datasets during data collection and labeling, thereby biasing the AI’s learning process itself.Prajeet Gadekar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The suited ensemble featured a bold purple hue with a double-breasted blazer and gold buttons.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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AllModern Laurene Blackout Curtain Panel $45 $40 Wayfair There’s something timeless about a bold windowpane pattern.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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These outings have more to do with group bonding and proof of bravery than the supernatural.Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
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Images of their odyssey were captured by Palestinian journalist Alaa Hamouda, with Qamar drawing praise for her bravery in a snapshot of the daily reality facing many Palestinians in the enclave.Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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In addition to facing fairly limited competition, State Street tends to benefit from the fact that switching costs are fairly high for clients.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Framing your offering as part of a solution for improving logistics or dealing with supply chain bottlenecks will resonate with customers facing ongoing uncertainties.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Incredibly the only sitcom on this list, NBC’s Powerless was a brave, brief foray into what still is wildly uncharted territory in cape comic TV shows.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Unlike the crime thriller elements that are just OK, there’s energy, urgency and a convincing naturalism when the focus is on Yan and Sister taking brave and sometimes dangerous steps to reclaim their right to self-determination.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daring. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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