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Recent Examples of bold The pitch promises a bold new voice in European adult animation. Jamie Lang, Variety, 6 June 2025 Now retired, Nouveau Chapeau is helping Charis get back to bolder colors and patterns. Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025 On the wall opposite the main entrance to City Hall, Wilcox’s mural spells out Waukegan in large, bold letters surrounded by a palette of bright colors. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 While some men gravitate toward bold logos or avant-garde streetwear, Powers advises balance. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
Adjective
  • The dancer dreams of one day starting a travel TV show with his adventurous pup, on which they ping-pong around the world, helping to rescue stray animals and exploring the dances and cultures of other countries.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • For one thing: Bruce Springsteen heard Church’s new album, Evangeline vs. the Machine, an adventurous project that introduces orchestral and choral sounds to Church’s rebellious brand of country music.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Over the last two seasons, Alexander has missed 20 games due to injury, and adding him into a cornerback room that is already reeling from health issues would not be the wisest decision.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
  • Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • The dog's most distinctive feature—a noticeable facial deformity—raised immediate questions.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
  • Even more notably, Tha Carter V sold a massive 480,000 units in its debut week back in 2018, underscoring a noticeable slide in first-week performance over the years.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • The high school journey for Hiram Johnson’s students came to a close Wednesday with familiar themes in a new location.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
  • Now, the No. 4-seed Fort Lauderdale United FC will face a familiar foe: the Tampa Bay Sun FC.
    Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • In contrast, late adopters face higher opportunity costs, slower innovation cycles, and steeper learning curves.
    Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Eight years ago, Hurricane Harvey barreled in off the Gulf of Mexico and lingered, pouring four days of rain over the city of Houston. Unlike North Carolina's steep mountains, Houston is low, barely rising above sea level.
    Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • Sebastian Carmona became the lead plaintiff and was joined by other courageous Salinas Valley farmworkers.
    Ignacio Ornelas Rodriguez, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • His career was built around the principles that a great idea can come from anywhere, a box office triumph is meant to be shared by an entire team and our creative choices need to be bold and daring.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 June 2025
  • The Russian missile attack on Ukraine comes days after Ukraine’s security service launched a series of daring, large-scale drone attacks deep into Russia, striking airfields and hitting 41 Russian military aircrafts.
    Victoria Butenko, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • The parade features glowing floats, favorite characters like Moana and Miguel, and dreamy lighting led by the Blue Fairy. Expect nostalgic nods to the Main Street Electrical Parade, plus fresh sparkle with Mickey and friends in new shimmering outfits.
    Megan duBois, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
  • Lots of bezel settings, bright bold colored gemstones, and fresh takes on timeless pearls.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 June 2025

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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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