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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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 El-Sayed has built his campaign around bold policy proposals, rejecting corporate PAC money and casting himself as an alternative to the status quo of the Democratic Party. — Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Marie Antoinette was bold, beautiful, irreverent and hugely influential, and to revisit it now through Eleanor Coppola’s eyes, as both a filmmaker and a mother, is incredibly moving. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 July 2026 The Spring/Summer 2027 collections at Milan Fashion Week Men’s spanned everything from bold denim statements to timeless classics, yet each brand stayed true to its roots. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 This bold decision proved successful, underscoring her philosophy of self-advocacy in the industry. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 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
  • More adventurous ingredients and sauces, like the chimichurri served with the beef bowl at Jurassic World Canteen, come on the side so adults can customize their meals while younger eaters can enjoy the same dish without unfamiliar flavors.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • America’s 13 original colonies were teeming with adventurous foreigners who formed the bedrock of our dynamic economy and democracy.
    — Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026
Definition of adventurous
Adjective
  • Specifically, many should be moving to a more proactive, as opposed to reactive, approach, and understanding that diversification of contacts may be wise in a more volatile environment.
    — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Just being around here longer helps body-wise, mentally,, physically, everything.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
Definition of wise
Adjective
  • North America was the main surprise, while Africa also contributed a noticeable share of the increase from a much smaller base.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Frustingly for Croatia, Matanović’s tiny touch was barely noticeable with the naked eye.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • While no one wants a bad night's sleep, most of us experience occasional sleep disruptions stemming from familiar culprits like late-night doomscrolling, too much caffeine, stress or an inconsistent bedtime routine.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Tensions over race and history are familiar for Lynne Jackson, who now runs a foundation in Missouri to honor Dred Scott and his effort to vindicate his rights.
    — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 7 July 2026
Definition of familiar
Adjective
  • That marks a steep decline of 74% from the movie's already-poor $37 million debut, a much bigger drop than is typical for a summer superhero film.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • In the tourney, Zellers had five goals and three assists in five games and made a steep climb up the depth chart.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of steep
Adjective
  • With courageous tennis and heaps of that necessary self-belief, Muchová beat Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(12-10) to advance to her second Grand Slam final and first at Wimbledon.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Board chairs need to be competent, courageous and lead with integrity to protect individual board members in order to fulfill the fiduciary duties and provide value to the shareholders.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The younger sister of Kate Middleton made headlines in the frock (still considered to be one of her most daring looks to date), which featured a low-cut V-neckline and pretty off-the-shoulder design.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of daring
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  • The sauce painted over the surface is thick like puree, with a vibrant, all encompassing, fresh tomato flavor.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Biscoff cookie crust and fresh melon filling in this pie require absolutely no baking or cooking.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
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