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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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3
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
An old-timey sign with bold golden letters hangs over the entrance to one of Sacramento’s best spots for affordable fun.
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Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The supermodel leaned on reptile skins long before their current comeback, often slipping bold boots under otherwise simple lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The supermodel leaned on reptile skins long before their current comeback, often slipping bold boots under otherwise simple lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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Over the last decade, the adventurous family has shared videos surfing with sharks, tandem scuba diving and sledding in Italy, among other things.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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These frogs, known for their adventurous diet, are well-adapted to both fresh and saltwater environments.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The difference is slightly more noticeable with details in the background of an image than with details in the foreground, as visible in the Lego castle surrounding Lego Mario.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Within a couple months, though, the changes were so noticeable, nobody felt like the follow-up test was necessary.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The America, once a familiar sight in San Diego, will soon undergo $200 million in maintenance and upgrades at General Dynamics-NASSCO in Barrio Logan.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel then built toward a familiar pop culture comparison.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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In going dark, the gallery joins a slew of others that have shuttered in New York and Los Angeles in recent months as the art economy reckons with shifting tastes and buying patterns, steep US tariffs, and global financial, political, and social instability.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sheehy replaces former Red Rangers coach Dave O’Hearn, who passed away this past summer after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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His friendship and courageous toil for the soul of America always spurred me to do more—for our nation and for the kingdom.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Deadline was on the ground for the event, which has developed a reputation for assembling more daring conference schedules than many rivals.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Narrated by a Spanish sailor—also a hero of Lepanto—whom Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter in an inn, the short interlude is mostly composed of the daring story of the captive’s escape through the intercession of a lovely and beautiful Moorish woman named Zoraida.—
Ed Simon
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Things like fresh-to-order omelets, shrimp and grits, and acai bowls have all been on the menu and really set the bar high for hotel breakfast.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to unveil a fresh curation of linens and decor for Nordic Knots Home every season.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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