as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she strode boldly into the political fray
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Recent Examples of boldly
Tubi, boldly built for fandom, is gifting a suite of some of Keaton's most beloved and relatable motion pictures to viewers for free on the streaming service.
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Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Back downstairs, Loretta continues to operate under her psychic persona but boldly rats out Detective Williams for cheating as a way to earn Camila’s trust.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
In a contraption of his own making, Glenn Curtiss took to the skies in 1911, boldly becoming the first American to fly a seaplane in a quick trip from Coronado’s North Island to San Diego Bay.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Then, pick up an Aaf94 Shadowboxer Eyeshadow Crayon to boldly build out your look.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Live boldly and greatly — most importantly, unapologetically!
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
The designers boldly used color to attract children and encourage them to return.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
This card in particular encourages you to think globally, dream boldly, and plan for more!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Back downstairs, Loretta continues to operate under her psychic persona but boldly rats out Detective Williams for cheating as a way to earn Camila’s trust.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
In a contraption of his own making, Glenn Curtiss took to the skies in 1911, boldly becoming the first American to fly a seaplane in a quick trip from Coronado’s North Island to San Diego Bay.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Then, pick up an Aaf94 Shadowboxer Eyeshadow Crayon to boldly build out your look.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Live boldly and greatly — most importantly, unapologetically!
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
The designers boldly used color to attract children and encourage them to return.
—Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
This card in particular encourages you to think globally, dream boldly, and plan for more!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boldly
Adverb
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The woman courageously walked into the living room to investigate, but paused.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Over 135 minutes, the three episodes explored how a girl fearlessly pursued her big dreams.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brilliant leaders are lifelong learners, fearlessly curious, attentive listeners, and agile thinkers.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Boldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boldly. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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