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
Arteta ended this block of matches before the international break by being adventurous against both Newcastle and West Ham, despite slightly different personnel making up that midfield unit.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Miller is never formally adventurous, though some of the art/artist parallels are illustrated in thoughtful split-screens.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
In the series, Panda HoHo will form part of a trio of Brazilian animals, with a Golden Lion Tamarin, a symbol of Brazilian biodiversity, and Capy, an adventurous capybara.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Miller is never formally adventurous, though some of the art/artist parallels are illustrated in thoughtful split-screens.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
In the series, Panda HoHo will form part of a trio of Brazilian animals, with a Golden Lion Tamarin, a symbol of Brazilian biodiversity, and Capy, an adventurous capybara.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adventurous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventurous
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Scientists and veterinarians teamed up for a daring yet delicate operation to remove a plastic strap from around a sea lion’s neck.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Yet his film, even in its omissions, brims with strategic ingenuity and daring, cinematic and political—to fight other films’ empty fantasies with substantial ones, to battle other advocates’ pernicious myths with virtuous ones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That connection—spiritual, communal, and generational—anchors Portrait, Joy’s third studio album and her boldest statement yet.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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Alex Iniguez Our NHL staff shared one bold prediction for each team.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In her latest book, Strong Ground, Brown makes a compelling case that we’re not wired for this level of uncertainty, and risk losing focus on the core values of courageous and sustainable leadership.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a fearless and courageous person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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That conviction comes alive across Portrait, a lush and fearless record co-produced by veteran trumpeter Brian Lynch.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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This was a fearless and courageous person.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That is just a fraction of the workers harmed; that number is merely the number brave enough to speak up, risking all their future jobs.—
Arabelle Sicardi,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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In mitigation, Tottenham have built a squad that does possess the players to link the midfield and attack, but with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski both out injured for the coming months, there is a need for more midfield players to be braver when progressing the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But what is liberated in the eventual production is an adventuresome process in keeping with the grand scale of the story that the film tells.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ke'Bryan Hayes is admittedly still trying to get his bearings after eight adventuresome days.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
11 Jan. 2020
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In California, some enterprising individuals put monkeys on display, charging for a look at their antics.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some enterprising software developers are hanging out a shingle offering their services as a cleanup specialist.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventurous. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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