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
The audacity involved in charging toward the most threatening rim protector in the world like a raging bull.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Was the omission classic Alcaraz audacity or a mere translation issue?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
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.
—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
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Was the omission classic Alcaraz audacity or a mere translation issue?
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacity
Noun
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Feeding mites produce the fluffy gall that cannot be rubbed off the plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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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
Noun
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The injuries led to a degenerative nerve condition that eventually required the amputation of his right leg.—
Noah Daly
June 2,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Andreeva won that too, just as Baptiste was threatening to force a deciding set that would have tested her nerve.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The problem is that without Humility, confidence easily becomes arrogance, decisiveness becomes impulsive, and expertise becomes a barrier to learning.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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In Polis’ case, so does arrogance.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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