: 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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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2025
Their daring brand of soccer chosen by Varas, general manager Tyler Heaps and president Tom Penn is atypical in MLS.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Now, the filmmaker’s latest effort shows characteristic daring in its detachment.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Her nude mani was rounded but with a square tip, which is the perfect mix between elegant and daring.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2025
Their daring brand of soccer chosen by Varas, general manager Tyler Heaps and president Tom Penn is atypical in MLS.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Deep accuracy was Maye’s calling card in college, where his creativity and daring cut both ways.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Now, the filmmaker’s latest effort shows characteristic daring in its detachment.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daring. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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: fearless boldness
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