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Recent Examples of bold Leopard Print Fall is a time to pull out rich earth tones like chocolate, mustard, burnt orange, bold red, merlot purples, and maritime navies. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 Henderson used sconces and a bold chandelier from Blueprint Lighting not merely for brightness, but as sculptural statements throughout the house. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 Martin Scorsese has always been an open book, a storyteller who has offered his autobiography freely and an auteur whose deepest philosophical themes have been recurring and explored in bold type. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025 This year’s finalists highlight how bold ideas can transform industries and communities across the globe. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
Adjective
  • Arteta ended this block of matches before the international break by being adventurous against both Newcastle and West Ham, despite slightly different personnel making up that midfield unit.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The initial idea was Woltemade and Yoane Wissa would dovetail minutes wise, with the former Brentford striker expected to start more often in the short term to allow the German a period to acclimatise.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • And speaking of which, Christmas is right around the corner, and we parents are already stretched thin budget-wise.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The last two words, something Redick said the Lakers needed to be in after the team lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves during last year’s playoffs, has been the most noticeable priority shift in the earliest days of training camp.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Spooky season is officially in full swing and Nashville's nightlife scene is getting a haunted makeover with Halloween pop-up bars transforming familiar haunts into eerie, immersive experiences.
    Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
  • For those who aren’t familiar, RedZone is the NFL broadcast that whisks viewers around the league to the best moments of every game on Sundays.
    Charlotte Wilder, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Similar protests occurred in Brazil over steep living costs and poor healthcare and education ahead of the country hosting the 2014 World Cup tournament.
    Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • This figure marks a steep decline from last year’s already historic low of 31%, and continues a nearly five-decade slide from the high of 68% recorded in 1972.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • This month encourages courageous choices and trusting your own judgment to create freedom.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The godmother of the event’s 2025 edition, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was not in attendance but shared a video message encouraging the awards’ nominees to be fearless and courageous.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • After a daring double steal, New York had the bases loaded with one out and Brandon Nimmo at the plate against Ferrer.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The result is the year’s most daring TV performance, rooted in a painful, just barely recognizable humanity.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Newcastle were short of midfield cover and Ramsey, with his dynamism, athleticism and positive attacking mindset, gives them a fresh option.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Nicole Kidman sported bangs with a fresh new wavy cut for the SS26 Chanel Runway Presentation for Paris Fashion Week.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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