: 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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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Not so for the Alaskan wildlife biologist Caroline Van Hemert, who, disillusioned with laboratory life, attempted to regain her love for her field via a daring and physically demanding journey from coastal Washington to the Arctic.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Ahead of the 2026 Met Gala, here's a look back at the iconic event's most daring — and most debated — style moments.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Not so for the Alaskan wildlife biologist Caroline Van Hemert, who, disillusioned with laboratory life, attempted to regain her love for her field via a daring and physically demanding journey from coastal Washington to the Arctic.
—Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Ask the average moviegoer for an example of Hathaway’s daring as an actress, and many will offer her turn as Les Misérables’s iconique, tragique Fantine.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for daring
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daring. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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