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
The spicy Korean burger is for the more adventurous among us, but the piquant pickled slaw on top is super addictive.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Maybe an adventurous reader will skip the note and just do a cannonball into the book.
—Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
For those who are a bit more adventurous, All Ways Adventures offers a rappelling tour.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
But when adventurous Milo comes into town, Prudence finds an unlikely friend with benefits.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Maybe an adventurous reader will skip the note and just do a cannonball into the book.
—Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
For those who are a bit more adventurous, All Ways Adventures offers a rappelling tour.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
But when adventurous Milo comes into town, Prudence finds an unlikely friend with benefits.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventurous
Adjective
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Her nude mani was rounded but with a square tip, which is the perfect mix between elegant and daring.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Oct. 2025
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Their daring brand of soccer chosen by Varas, general manager Tyler Heaps and president Tom Penn is atypical in MLS.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s a bold way for a singer who hasn’t been known primarily for being in the theater arena that long to start off with — maybe too bold, in declaring that Streisand’s turf is her terra firma, too.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Trading for Tucker ahead of his walk year was a bold action.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That instinct and his courageous actions on May 15, 2024, during a burglary in progress led to the local officer being among 15 first responders presented with a Hero Award during the National First Responders Day Roll Call of Heroes on Tuesday in New York City’s Times Square.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tolkien conceived of the Shire as the quaint, pastoral homeland of the Hobbits, a race of short yet courageous dwellers of the fictional Middle-earth.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From being a runaway teen to a lawyer to a stay-at-home mom, the Indian-American comedian's journey is one of fearless reinvention rooted in unwavering authenticity.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Because artistic directors are crucial to the flourishing of any fashion house, Dreyfus’ latest also devotes space to highlighting the contributions of Louis Vuitton’s most fearless leaders — who were able to propel the label into the present day while keeping a firm grasp on its inimitable legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For me, it’s been really essential to read a lot of great information, and to come at the world filled with knowledge and all these ideas of, in my view, much smarter and braver people than myself.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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For those brave scientists who study snakes–aka herpetologists–the mechanics behind the reptiles’ fast fangs are more fascinating than fear-inducing.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But behind its rear bumper, the Elevance shows its fun side because the concept SUV comes equipped with a matching camper pod trailer designed to complete an adventuresome tandem.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although he’s said to be something of a loner, he is known to be an adventuresome voyager, traveling the globe to dive for shipwrecks.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 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
Adjective
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An enterprising Redditor has managed to add a single resistor to their mobile RTX 4090 gaming laptop, unlocking heaps of extra performance, VideoCardz reports.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Oct. 2025
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After an enterprising life, one resilient Colorado casket can finally rest in peace.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventurous. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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