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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an interior decorator who likes to use bold colors
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the advanced climbers chose a bold cliff to test themselves
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the bold explorers who will someday journey to other planets
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Recent Examples of bold
Her makeup included pink blush and bold eyes.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The nation, its land, people, and wildlife are a bold tapestry.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Ruby Port is youthful, fruity, and full of bold berry flavors.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
After the loss to Indiana last year, Rose and Wesley made the bold and controversial move to fire Tom Thibodeau as head coach and hire Mike Brown.
—Chris Scaglione, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
The nation, its land, people, and wildlife are a bold tapestry.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Ruby Port is youthful, fruity, and full of bold berry flavors.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
After the loss to Indiana last year, Rose and Wesley made the bold and controversial move to fire Tom Thibodeau as head coach and hire Mike Brown.
—Chris Scaglione, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
Adjective
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Mixing materials like lace, cotton, and more adventurous fabrics like leather within the same color family adds visual interest without losing the cohesive vibe.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The first slowdowns and real noticeable uptick in traffic came on I-95 south.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Warm weather can make the surge even more noticeable.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Construction outside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has become a familiar sight in downtown Dallas since July 2025.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The park has seven lands − all tied to franchises kids are already familiar with.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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In one of them he was seen hanging from the edge of a rocky cliff using his bare hands, his legs dangling toward a steep slope in a risky performance without safety equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Echoing this enthusiasm, President and CEO Sean Dalfen said finding high-quality assets at such a steep discount is increasingly rare, offering the firm strong in-place cash flow alongside flexible exit strategies.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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His latest heist was especially daring, at challenge used to one of the best catchers in the game at eliminating runners.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The bold and daring hero, who leads the battle for justice, is seen for his passion and wisdom.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Scorpio, fresh ideas want real-world tests.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Ecola Restaurant & Market The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood, especially fresh oysters, Dungeness crab, clams, and albacore tuna.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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