as in daring
inclined or willing to take risks
let's be adventurous and take a bus into the city for New Year's Eve this year
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Recent Examples of adventurous
Ellis reminded the crowd of attendees at the international festival of creativity that marketers have to protect their brands but also be adventurous to capture consumer attention and goodwill for nailing a moment a la L’Oreal and Durant.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The menu is still fresh and creative, with adventurous seasonal offerings rotating in and out.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
It’s further described as a culmination of the songwriting prowess that first drew acclaim on 2017’s Stranger in the Alps and expanded on Punisher, when her touring band’s chemistry helped push her music into richer and more adventurous territory.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
24 June 2026
According to Thumbtack, subtle updates still dominate homeowners' to-do lists, but some are getting more adventurous with their design choices.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
The menu is still fresh and creative, with adventurous seasonal offerings rotating in and out.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
It’s further described as a culmination of the songwriting prowess that first drew acclaim on 2017’s Stranger in the Alps and expanded on Punisher, when her touring band’s chemistry helped push her music into richer and more adventurous territory.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
24 June 2026
According to Thumbtack, subtle updates still dominate homeowners' to-do lists, but some are getting more adventurous with their design choices.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for adventurous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventurous
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For the truly daring, there’s the Chuper Ballena Michelada.
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The actress, 29, stepped out in a custom Louis Vuitton two-piece leather set that featured a daring low-rise skirt with a train paired with a tiny matching vest.
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Below are five bold predictions about what the world of artificial intelligence will look like in the year 2030.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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For the truly adventuresome, once infrastructure improvements are finished, check out South Manitou and North Manitou camping.
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Audiences right now seem to be proving themselves to be adventuresome when given the opportunity to try something new.
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Whether it’s jet-boating in Machu Picchu with Red Savannah, rock-climbing in Colorado River’s write water rapids, or racing across Norway’s glaciers on snowmobiles, these destinations are sure to fuel an Arian’s venturous spirit.
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Their younger son’s back issues are indeed the least of the family’s problems, especially when a deal made with a more enterprising neighboring farmer winds up going bust.
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The second-youngest of eight children, Gordy hailed from an enterprising Detroit family with Georgia plantation roots, including several sisters who had carved successful business paths.
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventurous. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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