as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted
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Recent Examples of intrepid
Players can indulge in the intrepid world of an Indiana Jones story, visiting several locations worldwide, including Rome, Egypt, Shanghai and the Himalayas.
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Theara Coleman, theweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The intrepid marine giant’s trek also marks the first documentation of an adult male humpback traveling between the Pacific and Indian oceans.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Precisely due to the speed with which users have adapted to the former, investment into the AI space has been soaring as the intrepid look for ways to build market share in what could be an enormous market.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Once embedded within this team of intrepid reporters, Tomás learns more about newsgathering and radio broadcasting methods and starts to appreciate the value of what Weiner and his comrades are fighting for.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Theara Coleman, theweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The intrepid marine giant’s trek also marks the first documentation of an adult male humpback traveling between the Pacific and Indian oceans.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Precisely due to the speed with which users have adapted to the former, investment into the AI space has been soaring as the intrepid look for ways to build market share in what could be an enormous market.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Once embedded within this team of intrepid reporters, Tomás learns more about newsgathering and radio broadcasting methods and starts to appreciate the value of what Weiner and his comrades are fighting for.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
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If a compilation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s defending is in the works then footage of his courageous goal-saving clearance against Brighton & Hove Albion merits an inclusion.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Remembering and sharing the story of the courageous Maccabees and the Temple of Jerusalem where oil burned for eight long nights, this book is the perfect way for kids to learn and appreciate the importance of the holiday.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
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Without brave leadership, however, Israel’s opportunity could slip away.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your series takes a fearless approach to addressing taboo topics like ageism, consumerism and political correctness.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Foremost among these campaigners was Josephine Butler, a fearless advocate for women’s rights who lived in the British port city of Liverpool in the mid-nineteenth century.Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Time also alluded to Hannegan’s lack of experience, and his valiant efforts to correct for it.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Their defense, led by Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, delivered a valiant effort against one of the league’s best teams but could not smother Saquon Barkley forever.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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Centered on the battle between the heroic He-Man — the universe’s most powerful man — and the evil Skeletor, the Masters of the Universe franchise was introduced by way of a line of popular action figures in 1982.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Bears had mounted a gallant comeback in the second half against the best team in football and were in a position to tie the score with a field goal or win the game with a touchdown.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Albert Suárez stepped in to pitch a gallant five innings but understandably could not go more on short notice.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
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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
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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
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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