as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
dauntless heroes who are inclined to rush to danger, not away from it
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Recent Examples of dauntless
The Washington Post had tremendous glamour (Ben Bradlee, Woodward and Bernstein, Sally Quinn, its dauntless owner Katherine Graham) and clout, and this was a resource the editors and writers in Book World could draw upon for their own purposes.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet stocks are at all-time highs Monday, dauntless even in the face of a major week of catalysts that includes earnings results from five of the Magnificent Seven companies, and a Federal Reserve meeting later this week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The legacy of Susan and Mindy through this film, their dauntless self-determination and inspired leap of faith continues to burn brightly as a beacon of intent and purpose.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
Anyone can give us a new rendition of Dracula, but only the most dauntless artist would attempt their own interpretation of such a totemic version of Stoker’s creation.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Yet stocks are at all-time highs Monday, dauntless even in the face of a major week of catalysts that includes earnings results from five of the Magnificent Seven companies, and a Federal Reserve meeting later this week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The legacy of Susan and Mindy through this film, their dauntless self-determination and inspired leap of faith continues to burn brightly as a beacon of intent and purpose.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025
Anyone can give us a new rendition of Dracula, but only the most dauntless artist would attempt their own interpretation of such a totemic version of Stoker’s creation.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dauntless
Adjective
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Its easy sextile to healing Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership supports brave conversations that make room for depth with grace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Their heroic labors produced the versions that, copied and recopied on papyrus and later on parchment, arrived at last at a printing press in Florence.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Veteran stopper Vozinha will likely need another heroic performance but with his mother on her way to the States to watch this game, lightning could well strike twice for the 40-year-old goalkeeper.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
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“Dauntless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dauntless. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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