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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
Each scent by Commodity comes in a personal, expressive, and bold iteration, starting off as close and intimate and working all the way up to projecting and long-lasting.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The minimalist scenery allows Ben Stanton’s bold lighting design to create bright pops of color onstage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Duke of York liked bold ideas.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
In a wild final round of wind and lead changes, Morikawa had the right response for Scottie Scheffler's bold charge by making two straight birdies down the stretch, and then making the one that mattered the most — after a 20-minute wait — for a 5-under 67.
—CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The minimalist scenery allows Ben Stanton’s bold lighting design to create bright pops of color onstage.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Duke of York liked bold ideas.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
In a wild final round of wind and lead changes, Morikawa had the right response for Scottie Scheffler's bold charge by making two straight birdies down the stretch, and then making the one that mattered the most — after a 20-minute wait — for a 5-under 67.
—CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
Adjective
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Ferries couldn't run, so adventurous souls drove their cars - and even raced - between New York's Westchester and Rockland counties.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The city’s Telfair Museums, consisting of three separate nearby sites, show the range of Savannah, from the grand and gothic past to its position now as a center for new and adventurous art.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Time-wise, utilizing multiple fields can potentially be more efficient to getting off the field quickly.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Galaxy will be wise not to overwork Reus this season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over time, that constant effort can lead to noticeable eyestrain, headaches or fatigue –particularly after reading, computer work or other close-up tasks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaufman had last seen Weir in 2011, but the change was noticeable.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The galaxies that are so familiar and ubiquitous in our Universe today will die, at least in a sense, as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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And in an increasingly fraught world, the need for a place that feels simple and familiar — one that offers the quiet assurance that everyone belongs — becomes not just understandable, but essential.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters’ section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters' section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their courageous action continues to pay off today.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Do not just complain and comply, but engage in courageous resistance for liberty and justice for all.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Below, designers reveal other trends that may have once been considered daring and timely but now stick out like a sore thumb.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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Armed with beauty, daring/hustle and sheer force of will/unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Located in the deepest layer of skin, stem cells are tasked with creating fresh, healthy skin cells when those that are old or damaged are ready for retirement.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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There’s no fixed lunch or dinner menu; the chef builds each day’s offerings around what’s freshest and in season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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