: venturesomely bold in action or thought
daringness
noun
: venturesome boldness
Examples of daring in a Sentence
Adjective
a daring reporter who has covered several wars
She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.
a daring plan to steal the famous painting
She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.
ideas that are new and daring
the artist's daring use of color
Noun
Skydiving requires both skill and daring.
He performs the trick with the daring of a stuntman.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
No genre of art requires more daring.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
In the comments, viewers applauded her daring, but lovingly shared concern for her safety.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Adjective
Looking back to 2017, Pippa Middleton attended day seven of the championships in a daring look that deserves a second glance.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
No genre of art requires more daring.
—
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Noun
According to the Montreal garbageman Simon Paré-Poupart, toddler garbage fandom is a manifestation of the age-old human appreciation of strength and daring.
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Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
In the comments, viewers applauded her daring, but lovingly shared concern for her safety.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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daring
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: fearless boldness
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