as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she strode boldly into the political fray
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Recent Examples of boldly
But rather than wallow, De Zerbi boldly declared his new team could win all of their remaining five matches.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Another startup, Astroforge, is boldly pushing forward with its space mining plans.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The writing and the acting boldly flirt with cliche and caricature, which, as the show is about 100% pastiche, drawn from films more than three-quarters of a century old, could scarcely be avoided and isn’t really a problem.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The sponsors of House Bill 1430 boldly admit that our transportation taxes have been hijacked to pay for education and health care, and that taking those funds out of the legislature’s cookie jar will create shortfalls.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Star Trek has been boldly going where few sci-fi franchises have since 1966.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The aesthetic Eye-pleasing patterns, mystical motifs, and fun, boldly colored pairings.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Farnaby’s final screenplay boldly sets the adaptation in modern Britain, with a storyline tapping into contemporary concerns about screentime and the impact of social media on young minds.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Young Huh, the designer behind this ultra-moody celebrity bedroom, shares her go-to tips for using color boldly.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Jay Harris, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Another startup, Astroforge, is boldly pushing forward with its space mining plans.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The writing and the acting boldly flirt with cliche and caricature, which, as the show is about 100% pastiche, drawn from films more than three-quarters of a century old, could scarcely be avoided and isn’t really a problem.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The sponsors of House Bill 1430 boldly admit that our transportation taxes have been hijacked to pay for education and health care, and that taking those funds out of the legislature’s cookie jar will create shortfalls.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Star Trek has been boldly going where few sci-fi franchises have since 1966.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
The aesthetic Eye-pleasing patterns, mystical motifs, and fun, boldly colored pairings.
—Bridget Mills-Powell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2026
Farnaby’s final screenplay boldly sets the adaptation in modern Britain, with a storyline tapping into contemporary concerns about screentime and the impact of social media on young minds.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Young Huh, the designer behind this ultra-moody celebrity bedroom, shares her go-to tips for using color boldly.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boldly
Adverb
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In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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But what might seem like a fleeting trend is firmly rooted in longheld culture, integrated into people’s routines and wellness practices for centuries.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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Devoted California track mom Jennifer Oliver, while speaking to OutKick about the issue of biological males in women’s sports, bravely turned that notion on its head.—
Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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Will the descendants of the Allies who bravely fought alongside our courageous troops come to the aid of American democracy in 2028?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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The sophomore star attacks every corner of the strike zone, fearlessly challenging batters in spots most pitchers avoid, while processing angles and situations in real time.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Boldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boldly. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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