bold

adjective

ˈbōld How to pronounce bold (audio)
Definition of boldnext
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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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3
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 The menu, under head mixologist Nicolette Bonkowski and head chef Jonathan Jimenez, leans bold without overcomplicated recipes. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Swedish architect Martin Brudnizki dressed it in bold Art Deco and an electric color palette that doesn't apologize for existing on Sunset Boulevard. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 If the sin of Mars’ album was being too predictable, Styles’ bold and unexpected Kiss All the Time. — Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 In Season 2, Siaja is still making bold decisions and even bolder mistakes in her effort to level up her life. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
  1. adventurous
  2. wise
  3. noticeable
  4. familiar
  5. steep
  6. courageous
  7. daring
  8. fresh
Adjective
  • Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Later, Mars trines Neptune in your 5th House and brings your adventurous energy somewhere much more enjoyable.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Street-wise, independent travelers wanting to immerse themselves in the city, and live like locals without any of the hassle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But the show already had a natural stopping point coming up that would be appropriate, storytelling-wise.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • That’s in part because the federal government has focused funding on more noticeable forms of homelessness, such as people living in encampments.
    — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The New York Yankees face an all-too-familiar 2-0 deficit in the postseason, largely due to an all-too-familiar mind-numbing facet of the team.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The 1,800-square-foot layout was configured to work harder without sacrificing familiar sight lines.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of familiar
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  • The shoes’ steep pitch angle provides an aggressive, dramatic curve at the arch, delivering the Barbie feet effect.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In some areas, the river is flanked on both sides by steep limestone cliffs, and up and down the region, people have to trek through inhospitable desert terrain to get to the nearest paved road or pass through Border Patrol checkpoints.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • Madison has made a smart choice for her biggest role since bagging an Oscar for Anora; her character’s trajectory from Facebook believer through disillusioned outlier to courageous whistleblower is stirringly rendered.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The far-from-basic residence showcases courageous expression.
    — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of courageous
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  • After two daring and provocative ready-to-wear shows, Jean Paul Gaultier creative director Duran Lantink took things down a notch this season.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The shoes feature a pointed-toe with a low-cut V-front and a cutout at the center of the vamp, adding another flirty detail to go with the daring pop of red on the sole that is the designer’s signature touch.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of daring
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  • But fresh inflation data expected next week will factor into the central bank’s decision.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The stark contrast is that the arguments are new; the drama is fresh.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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