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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
No wallflowers here; the women are brash, brassy, and refreshingly bold.
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The outfit called to mind the best of '80s swimwear, which favored bold colors and form-fitting silhouettes over more conservative styles of decades past.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
But the series isn’t bold enough to imagine Carol’s interiority or question what would happen if, say, Clark and Floyd had kissed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
McIlroy seized control for good with a bold shot over Rae's Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the par-3 12th.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
The outfit called to mind the best of '80s swimwear, which favored bold colors and form-fitting silhouettes over more conservative styles of decades past.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
But the series isn’t bold enough to imagine Carol’s interiority or question what would happen if, say, Clark and Floyd had kissed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
McIlroy seized control for good with a bold shot over Rae's Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the par-3 12th.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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On the water, the 55-year-old mother seems to come alive, her adventurous spirit radiating outward, lighting her from the inside out.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mid-life travelers who are looking for fun, adventurous experiences can find them on a ranch vacation.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Diaz-Balart of Miami is among the Republicans now doubting redistricting is wise.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clash with residents is especially noticeable in Mallorca, where thousands took to the streets in June 2025 to protest the growth of tourism on the island, as Fox News Digital reported at the time.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her omissions are noticeable as well.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The arguments in Madigan’s case had a familiar ring in a state where the line between legal politics and bribery has always seemed a blurry one.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When insurance adjusters examined the roadway where the crashes were happening, there were no obvious hazards—like faulty lighting or an especially steep grade—that could account for this newfound profusion.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Iran had largely shut down the strait to commercial vessels and in some cases demanded steep tolls for ships to pass.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many of them relied on courageous individuals who have taken leaps of faith and shared information, sometimes at real personal risk.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2026
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In all fairness, the intense focus on all of this over the past three years probably has made the play, which was a courageous piece to write in 2023, feel less fresh.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Finally, a second crew member on the F-15, an Air Force colonel serving as a weapons-systems officer, was picked up Sunday during a daring mission in interior Iraq that involved more than 100 special forces personnel and numerous aircraft.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beyond white, Kim, the director of color marketing at Valspar, notes that homeowners are choosing colors that feel a bit more daring or that nod to the surrounding landscape.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Located in the heart of the downtown buzz, this 70-room property is arguably one of the most luxurious places in town to soak up the sun, with a dreamy pool deck, a rooftop bar, and fresh cookies available nightly.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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