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
One of the enlightened, somebody named Mike Freiberg, a DFL representative out Golden Valley way, had the audacity to author a bill that would reduce by 10 percent the aid sent by the state to any city that does not the fly the enlightened flag.
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Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
In the book, La Garza has the audacity to be really creative and then to take this leap on the business side.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
While the erotica is obviously fascinating, the other stories and the audacity of the architecture itself is worth at least half a day on-site.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet beyond rarity and badge adjacency, value lies in the audacity of the idea and the precision of its execution.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
In the book, La Garza has the audacity to be really creative and then to take this leap on the business side.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
While the erotica is obviously fascinating, the other stories and the audacity of the architecture itself is worth at least half a day on-site.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet beyond rarity and badge adjacency, value lies in the audacity of the idea and the precision of its execution.
—Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacity
Noun
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Second, a supporters group blessed to be cheering for Leo Messi shows a bit of gall, frankly, to want more.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The actor remembered feeling a rush of nerves and excitement waiting in the wings, peeking out to see who was in attendance.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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In moments of uncertainty, timely honesty from leaders can calm nerves, restore focus, and, most importantly in the long-term, build trust.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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In Polis’ case, so does arrogance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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But their vapor trail of success reeks of arrogance and entitlement.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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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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“Audacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacity. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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