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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an interior decorator who likes to use bold colors
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the advanced climbers chose a bold cliff to test themselves
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the bold explorers who will someday journey to other planets
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Recent Examples of bold
In flamboyant Leo, the love planet is bold and radiant, thriving on passion, adoration and the spotlight, whether through grand romantic gestures or creative self-expression.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In recent weeks, these pressure attacks have become bolder.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Courtesy of Behr Paints Behr’s pick is an optimal choice for homeowners who desire a bolder choice in a room—a bedroom, living room or a den.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Further proof of Reddick’s dedication to cranking out lively designs includes the tees that are available in varying colors, such as a bold green hue, cream, and more.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
In recent weeks, these pressure attacks have become bolder.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
Courtesy of Behr Paints Behr’s pick is an optimal choice for homeowners who desire a bolder choice in a room—a bedroom, living room or a den.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Further proof of Reddick’s dedication to cranking out lively designs includes the tees that are available in varying colors, such as a bold green hue, cream, and more.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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Guests are taken from adventurous to comforting and back again, never left too long in either register.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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So being autonomous, adventurous, open, but then also powerful and extroverted.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even though the Fever could get into the playoffs, bringing Clark back might not be a wise decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, nutrition-wise, corn tortillas typically offer more advantages thanks to fewer calories, less sodium, and a higher fiber content.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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Can individual schools, working primarily in one-on-one situations for kids and families, make a noticeable dent?—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In Baudo’s eyes, NIL has created a noticeable divide between average, good, and great players.—
Nick LoMaglio,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This all sounds like a familiar formula Clemson utilized to win two national championships last decade.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The point is not whether the leaders are familiar or new, but whether they are aligned with the vision and able to advance it with discipline and focus.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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These discounts are too steep to ignore, and there’s plenty of quilts, duvet covers, shams, and sheets to choose from.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Aug. 2025
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The fire continues to be fueled by flashy fuels in steep rugged terrain in most locations with heavy fuels in flatter topography near the Teakettle Experimental Forest.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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While courageous, essentially relaunching a core strategy would be a terrifying feat for a leader in any arena.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The importance of courageous, firm, honest leadership was reconfirmed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Holes like the par-3 13th, played across a chasm to a green perched against the sky, and the daring par-4 12th, which demands a committed swing into the ever-present Atlantic winds, define the character of Tralee’s inward nine.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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From a design perspective, the Ford Maverick is potentially one of its most daring endeavors in recent years.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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When Tran brought up the idea of opening a restaurant and selling fresh tofu, Nguyen was immediately on board, despite having no prior experience in the food industry.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a framboise, a raspberry treat hand-dipped in white chocolate and filled with fresh raspberries and non-berry versions like a long pastry shaped like a vanilla bean pod, and a matcha variety molded into the shape of a Chinese dumpling.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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