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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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3
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
An old-timey sign with bold golden letters hangs over the entrance to one of Sacramento’s best spots for affordable fun.
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Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The supermodel leaned on reptile skins long before their current comeback, often slipping bold boots under otherwise simple lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Across Jamaica, resorts are embracing bolder design, elevated local cuisine, and a more profound sense of place.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
There are 20 colors to choose from (11 of which are on sale), ranging from neutral tones like light gray and white to bolder choices like orange and teal.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The supermodel leaned on reptile skins long before their current comeback, often slipping bold boots under otherwise simple lines.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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Over the last decade, the adventurous family has shared videos surfing with sharks, tandem scuba diving and sledding in Italy, among other things.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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These frogs, known for their adventurous diet, are well-adapted to both fresh and saltwater environments.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are many layers that get peeled back in this wise film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was a noticeable gap between Ocean dropping his studio debut Channel Orange in 2012 and his 2016 album releases Endless and Blonde — and fans noticed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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The last two words, something Redick said the Lakers needed to be in after the team lost in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves during last year’s playoffs, has been the most noticeable priority shift in the earliest days of training camp.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Spooky season is officially in full swing and Nashville's nightlife scene is getting a haunted makeover with Halloween pop-up bars transforming familiar haunts into eerie, immersive experiences.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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For those who aren’t familiar, RedZone is the NFL broadcast that whisks viewers around the league to the best moments of every game on Sundays.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Similar protests occurred in Brazil over steep living costs and poor healthcare and education ahead of the country hosting the 2014 World Cup tournament.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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This figure marks a steep decline from last year’s already historic low of 31%, and continues a nearly five-decade slide from the high of 68% recorded in 1972.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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This month encourages courageous choices and trusting your own judgment to create freedom.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The godmother of the event’s 2025 edition, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was not in attendance but shared a video message encouraging the awards’ nominees to be fearless and courageous.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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After a daring double steal, New York had the bases loaded with one out and Brandon Nimmo at the plate against Ferrer.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The result is the year’s most daring TV performance, rooted in a painful, just barely recognizable humanity.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Things like fresh-to-order omelets, shrimp and grits, and acai bowls have all been on the menu and really set the bar high for hotel breakfast.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to unveil a fresh curation of linens and decor for Nordic Knots Home every season.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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