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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
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But my dad was more adventurous, and my grandma loved baking.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
13 June 2026
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For adventurous types, there are water sports, including diving and kiteboarding, through the Aquatic Center and Kite Club Puntacana; as well as the opportunity to take a polo lesson or ride a horse at Puntacana Polo Club and Equestrian Center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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My late and very wise father-in-law loved the place and always ordered the classic grouper sandwich basket that comes with fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, lemon, and pickle.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Dec. 2025
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This one makes for rambling, wise company.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Mansfield, a retiree who has been helping at the business for the past four years, says the construction has had a noticeable impact.—
Hannah McIlree,
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
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However, SpaceX is allocating a smaller-than-expected portion of its blockbuster initial public offering to retail investors, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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First of all, the president’s name is redacted throughout, yet everything else seems pretty familiar to me.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 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
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Our courage will inspire others to be courageous.—
Samuel O’Neal
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Control Resonant is the type of bold-faced pivot that proves Remedy remains one of gaming's most courageous studios.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Sunday’s triumph came by way of Hamlin executing a daring three-wide pass of Spire Motorsports teammates Daniel Suarez and Carson Hocevar to take the lead with 38 laps remaining.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Burgundy would also look stunning with a deeper brown, but this surprise color pairing feels a little more daring and exciting.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The wings themselves are fresh, fried hard and tossed in house sauces ranging from mild and sweet to a serious Cajun dry rub.—
Justin Brown – The Real Food Stalker,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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