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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
So bold, the Mets have Juan Soto hitting in the leadoff spot Monday for a series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
In Aries, Mars is bold and unapologetically assertive.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
If only fans could justly share the enthusiasm for big, bold moves.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Our communities deserve leadership that is proactive, accountable and bold.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
In Aries, Mars is bold and unapologetically assertive.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
If only fans could justly share the enthusiasm for big, bold moves.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Our communities deserve leadership that is proactive, accountable and bold.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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For those who love to entertain, summer hosting season is an opportunity to dabble in new outdoor furniture arrangements, tablescaping trends, and adventurous seasonal recipes.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The Joy Park water features will also be turned on for even more adventurous fun.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Reaves finished the night with 15 points on 7-for-14 shooting, a step up efficiency-wise from his return to the court in Game 5 on Wednesday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Containers dry out much quicker, so keep that in mind when selecting plants and opt for water-wise and drought-resistant varieties, Vater suggests.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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The combination of skilled care, more affordable pricing, and the appeal of travelling for treatment has shaped a noticeable trend.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of the precautions a traveler could take are similar to those that became familiar at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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An additional 11,100 acres will no longer be developable under the new Urban Limit Line boundaries, but much of that land is made up of steep hills or in fire or flood zones, according to a county map.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Globally, roughly 840 million jobs, about one in four, are exposed to generative AI, with high-income economies facing the steepest exposure at 33% of all jobs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Many parents are afraid to go on the record against a school or coach for fear of retribution against their son or daughter, so for a teenager to go out on the limb and put himself up to possible ridicule was both stunning and courageous.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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What started as a competition turned into a block party as the skaters shared the space, showing their most daring moves without the pressure of competing.—
Tony Le Calvez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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For her appearance at fashion’s biggest night, the French influencer paired the metallic top with a similarly daring skirt — the French label’s caryatid draped jersey skirt, per Lomellini — in a shade of powdery blue, and wore a pair of strappy white heels.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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