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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
with an audacious disregard for innocent bystanders, rival gang members opened fire
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as in courageous
foolishly adventurous or bold
an audacious effort to start her own business with no real plan or funding
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
audacious adventurers risking everything they had for a shot at glory
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Recent Examples of audacious
There were one-twos, triangles, even an audacious switch from centre-back Harry Maguire to marauding right-back Kieran Trippier.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 30 July 2025
References to Cartier lenses, Lamborghinis, and luxury champagne are layered between audacious lyrical punches, all anchored by the booming trap beats.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Their audacious gambit was launched in response to the gentrification taking place in Providence.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 July 2025
The audacious idea postulates that rather than America being the first to achieve AGI and ASI, some other country manages to beat us to the punch.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 30 July 2025
References to Cartier lenses, Lamborghinis, and luxury champagne are layered between audacious lyrical punches, all anchored by the booming trap beats.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2025
Their audacious gambit was launched in response to the gentrification taking place in Providence.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 24 July 2025
The audacious idea postulates that rather than America being the first to achieve AGI and ASI, some other country manages to beat us to the punch.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacious
Adjective
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In the global pull back from retail saturations; bold brands (and leaders) run into the fire.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This collection hits hard with satin bombers, pullover windbreakers, bold navy and orange team colors, and all the vintage Starter flair that defined a generation of sideline style.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Selby has lived a big, courageous life, and that largesse is evident on every page, in the form of the rigor and curiosity of the narrative voice.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Now more than ever, Uncle Sam will be looking for courageous insiders to step forward to ensure that the promise to treat disease doesn’t become an opportunity to fleece taxpayers instead.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Today’s savvy travelers are chasing something deeper, more adventurous.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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As your child grows and becomes more adventurous, additions like a swimming pool or a trampoline can increase your rates.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But for VCs like me, the wisest choice right now is to back the startups making healthcare systems more proactive, preventative, and fair – for everyone.—
Check Warner MBE,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That caution proved wise, as the photos of young Mohammad turned out to be highly misleading.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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The filmmakers never judge Lynette as her actions grow more reckless, even when she’s forced to pick up Kenny and take him along on a series of dangerous encounters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the federal government continues to play with reckless and unauthorized tariffs that have burdened businesses with skyrocketing costs that have been passed along to consumers, the governor’s Affordability Agenda is centered around making life easier for New Yorkers.—
Walter Mosley,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Five-foot-10 and 170 pounds in his prime, Rondell was known for his daring diving, gymnastic and hang-gliding skills.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite having attended the Met Gala just days prior, the couple still hit a sartorial home run in chic ensembles — Rocky in a black suit and tie and Rihanna in a daring blue Alaïa high-neck dress with waist cutouts.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The parent company of Denver’s Hyde Park Jewelers still declines to discuss what happened and the Denver Police Department still refuses to release its reports, photos and videos from the brazen burglary, because its investigation is still open.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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But the mob was discreet compared to Trump’s brazen, boastful ways.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lucio — leggy, brave, sturdy in the challenge — is probably more appropriate as a reference point.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean.—
Andrea Tamayo,
Scientific American,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Audacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacious. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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