as in gall
shameless boldness
I can't believe she had the audacity to tell me to shut up!
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Recent Examples of audacity
But the audacity to make a movie with such an unlikable character, and to counter that, to cast it with someone everyone seems to like [Timothée Chalamet] as Dylan was a nice counterbalance.
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
As a consequence, Tareek al Taliban Pakistan’s ambition and audacity has only grown over the past three years.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Her gleeful cruelty was matched only by the audacity of her incompetence.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Winning here still requires nerve and audacity.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
As a consequence, Tareek al Taliban Pakistan’s ambition and audacity has only grown over the past three years.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Her gleeful cruelty was matched only by the audacity of her incompetence.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Winning here still requires nerve and audacity.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacity
Noun
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Larvae emerge inside the galls and eat from the plant in winter.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If nerves come up, that’s part of the process, not a reason to stop.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Alan retired from performing in 1987 after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While their energies differ, nearly all of them share the same basic drives (money, power, status) and the same fundamental flaws (greed, arrogance, selfishness).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their defensive style can look like arrogance or hostility.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After Los Angeles Unified delivered 3,200 pink slips to teachers and employees last month, the United Teachers Los Angeles has the temerity to strike for higher pay.—
Lance Christensen,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Each player shuffled from side to side in unison to protect the centre of the pitch, with a bite in midfield whenever Arsenal had the temerity to funnel themselves into shooting positions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Audacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacity. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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