: a recklessly bold person
Synonyms
Examples of daredevil in a Sentence
Adjective
his daredevil stunts are sure to end in disaster someday
a daredevil driver who thinks that drag racing on city streets is a harmless game
Noun
He has always been a bit of a daredevil.
that little daredevil has broken an arm and an ankle this year alone
Recent Examples on the Web
Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
His daredevil father Evel Knievel was in tow that day to wish his son luck.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Closing off the town plaza, men performed daredevil tricks with bulls provided by local wealthy cattlemen.
—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
Among the highlights, attendees can expect a tribute to Evel Knievel featuring three of his iconic daredevil vehicles.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
Without such a metric for caffeine, consuming new beverages takes on a daredevil quality.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024
Nevertheless, this type of ‘daredevil’ conduct cannot be tolerated.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 5 Dec. 2023
Former professional driver Susie Wolff wants other women to know there is a place for them in motor racing, particularly Formula 1, the popular and glamorous international racing series historically associated with dashing, daredevil male drivers.
—Kristen O'Brien, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
From an evolutionary perspective, the daredevil behavior of a couple of listless individuals may well have had tremendous implications for the survival of our species.
—Tim Brinkhof, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
For a hot minute, Furiosa has a love interest, Tom Burke’s rebellious daredevil Praetorian Jack.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 15 May 2024
With Rolex’s decidedly rugged, adventure-ready timepieces—which stood in stark contrast to what most watch brands were producing at the time—Wilsdorf could legitimately equip explorers and daredevils with expedition-ready timepieces.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
His breakthrough came a little more than a decade ago with a daredevil jump in one of New York’s most instantly recognizable settings: the subway.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 4 May 2024
The cover-your-eyes documentary, screening 6:30 p.m. today, focuses on the perilous skyscraper escapades, and the romance, of Russian daredevil couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Robbins was an old-fashioned daredevil whose day job was railroad mechanic.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
The latest incarnation is a 12-year-old airbender named Aang (Gordon Cormier), an optimistic daredevil who has to balance global responsibility with the pressures of being a preteen.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
On the other hand, you’re not required to be a daredevil to impress people — simple pleasures are okay too!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2024
Adjective
In 1998, the casino became the backdrop to daredevil showman Robbie Knievel’s record-breaking motorcycle jump, soaring to 231 feet (70 meters) over a row of 30 limousines.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
His daredevil father Evel Knievel was in tow that day to wish his son luck.
—Rio Yamat, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Closing off the town plaza, men performed daredevil tricks with bulls provided by local wealthy cattlemen.
—Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024
Among the highlights, attendees can expect a tribute to Evel Knievel featuring three of his iconic daredevil vehicles.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024
Without such a metric for caffeine, consuming new beverages takes on a daredevil quality.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2024
Nevertheless, this type of ‘daredevil’ conduct cannot be tolerated.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 5 Dec. 2023
Former professional driver Susie Wolff wants other women to know there is a place for them in motor racing, particularly Formula 1, the popular and glamorous international racing series historically associated with dashing, daredevil male drivers.
—Kristen O'Brien, Peoplemag, 27 Oct. 2023
From an evolutionary perspective, the daredevil behavior of a couple of listless individuals may well have had tremendous implications for the survival of our species.
—Tim Brinkhof, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023
Noun
Scuzzy daredevil Jeanie arrives at their living community after a disastrous fire, leaving Molly enthralled.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
For a hot minute, Furiosa has a love interest, Tom Burke’s rebellious daredevil Praetorian Jack.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 15 May 2024
With Rolex’s decidedly rugged, adventure-ready timepieces—which stood in stark contrast to what most watch brands were producing at the time—Wilsdorf could legitimately equip explorers and daredevils with expedition-ready timepieces.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 May 2024
His breakthrough came a little more than a decade ago with a daredevil jump in one of New York’s most instantly recognizable settings: the subway.
—Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 4 May 2024
The cover-your-eyes documentary, screening 6:30 p.m. today, focuses on the perilous skyscraper escapades, and the romance, of Russian daredevil couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Robbins was an old-fashioned daredevil whose day job was railroad mechanic.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
The latest incarnation is a 12-year-old airbender named Aang (Gordon Cormier), an optimistic daredevil who has to balance global responsibility with the pressures of being a preteen.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024
On the other hand, you’re not required to be a daredevil to impress people — simple pleasures are okay too!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2024
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“Daredevil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daredevil. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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