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
And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?
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Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Now Sacramento could be in position to benefit from Smith’s audacity.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
We are flabbergasted at the audacity of Todd and Chase Chrisley, who are more focused on attacking my client rather than defending themselves against the allegations of criminal conduct.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Status here is famously measured in horsepower and the audacity of one’s custom paintwork.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for audacity
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Now Sacramento could be in position to benefit from Smith’s audacity.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
We are flabbergasted at the audacity of Todd and Chase Chrisley, who are more focused on attacking my client rather than defending themselves against the allegations of criminal conduct.
—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Status here is famously measured in horsepower and the audacity of one’s custom paintwork.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for audacity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacity
Noun
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For in the last years of her life she will be troubled by terrible digestion and chronic bowel problems set off by a bout of grave illness, diagnosed as typhoid fever and gall-bladder disease, in the autumn of 1860.
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This microscopic roundworm lays its eggs in root tissues, causing swellings or galls to develop on infected roots.
Noun
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And yet Corfino tried to calm my nerves.
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The splint came off around day five, which was both exciting and nerve-wracking.
Noun
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Why does confidence read as passion for a white athlete, but as arrogance for a Black one?
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By having the temerity to urge Americans to break away from London, Paine was making the case of open and independent discourse and freedom of the press.
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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.
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“Audacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacity. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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