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Recent Examples of bold No slouch in the acid and tannin departments is the bold 2021 Centennial Mountain Nebbiolo. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 13 May 2025 Appointing Alonso was bold and atypical of the German footballing environment. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Shoppers can choose between neutral hues including ivory, navy, and brown, or opt for bold yellow, red, or green. Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 May 2025 Without the bite of rye seeds, the pastrami’s smoke is bolder, its black pepper hotter on the tongue. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
Adjective
  • The park is now a stop for the more adventurous sightseers, or researchers cataloging the species that call the island home.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
  • Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.
    Rhaina Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • Many studies consider the incremental dollars spent on Medicaid by blue states to be a wise investment.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • This gap is especially noticeable in close relationships, such as those with family and close friends, where shared understanding is critical to maintaining connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • But her impact was immediately noticeable, said La Jolla High Principal Chuck Podhorsky.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Some of this uncertainty is coming from familiar sources, and some from new developments.
    Amanda Tickel, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Poison ivy is a familiar example, but other dangerous plants include pokeweed, poison hemlock, giant hogweed and stinging nettle.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Lower Gauley in late summer delivers intense Class V action through steep, technical drops.
    West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 15 May 2025
  • The most significant example has been Apple’s efforts to shore up iPhone production in India in a bid to avoid the steep U.S. tariffs placed on China that are now paused.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.
    Elizabeth Geddes, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
  • While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.
    Quang X. Pham, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • Blending skill, grace and the daring pursuit of the ultimate underwater thrill, five divers—all trained by a world-class underwater choreographer—will compete to show off their skills during epic underwater dances.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
  • The decision comes after years of increasingly daring celebrity outfits and adds to the ongoing discussion among fashion enthusiasts on social media — Is fashion becoming more conservative?
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • The producers of the Peppa Pig series promise fresh storylines and new characters after the family has grown to five members with Evie’s arrival.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
  • Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025

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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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