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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
Victor, a comedian and social media star, makes a bold statement with her first film, both darkly funny and poignant.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Then, on May 4, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in your sign, fueling your confidence and urging you to take bold action toward your personal goals.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Like with wine, food pairings play a key role; black teas like Ceylon and English Breakfast, with their bold tannins and fuller body, balance the sugar in the pastries, scones, and confections that come with afternoon tea territory.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Mexico Vows To Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs By Jesus Mesa
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As the United States tightens its trade posture under President Donald Trump, Mexico is making a bold infrastructure play with geopolitical and economic implications.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Then, on May 4, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in your sign, fueling your confidence and urging you to take bold action toward your personal goals.
—Staff Author, People.com, 1 May 2025
Like with wine, food pairings play a key role; black teas like Ceylon and English Breakfast, with their bold tannins and fuller body, balance the sugar in the pastries, scones, and confections that come with afternoon tea territory.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Mexico Vows To Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs By Jesus Mesa
Politics Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
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As the United States tightens its trade posture under President Donald Trump, Mexico is making a bold infrastructure play with geopolitical and economic implications.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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From the moment Ginny is brought into the fold in Episode 3, Nick's pals struggle to accept his bright and adventurous new girlfriend.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The love planet takes on a bold, adventurous and passionate flavor when sizzling through Aries.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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In so doing, Francis' steps did not always follow familiar paths.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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In addition to its brand new placements, OVO also returns to a familiar home: the Official Physical Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health would all face steep reductions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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In some older buildings, condo owners are being asked to pay steep special assessments that threaten to force some people out of their homes.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
3 May 2025
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Originally bred as herding dogs, German shepherds earned the reputation of being affectionate, courageous and incredibly loyal.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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The former model also packed a daring silver dress that was made entirely out of watch bands.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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To complete daring stunts like wing-walking, the action star makes sure to fuel his body for the intense training.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The whiskey is fresh and fruit-forward, with crisp apple, baking spice, and herbal undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a history of rotating running backs to keep them fresh while carving out specific roles on third down.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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