as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she strode boldly into the political fray
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Recent Examples of boldly
The opportunity to build that pipeline, broadly and boldly, is right in front of us.
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Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Also known as Italian jasmine, the climber’s sunshine-yellow flowers stand boldly against its green leaves.
—Claudia Guthrie, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself boldly.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
One student, eventually, just boldly asked the question.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The statement continued the president’s habit of boldly weighing in on the internal politics of other nations.
—Johan Norberg, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
On Friday, when the final segment of the interview aired, Guthrie spoke in boldly religious terms.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Also known as Italian jasmine, the climber’s sunshine-yellow flowers stand boldly against its green leaves.
—Claudia Guthrie, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself boldly.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
One student, eventually, just boldly asked the question.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The statement continued the president’s habit of boldly weighing in on the internal politics of other nations.
—Johan Norberg, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
On Friday, when the final segment of the interview aired, Guthrie spoke in boldly religious terms.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boldly
Adverb
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Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Choose fragrant Ruby Red grapefruits that feel heavy for their size; before juicing, roll them firmly on the counter to break up the juice sacs inside.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Share bravely, but ground it with practical next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Speak bravely, and put agreements in writing to ward off conflict.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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In mid-19th century Iran, painter Nowruz falls for a fearlessly defiant Roma fortune teller, sparking their desperate flight and a tragic saga echoing down generations, the synopsis runs.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Boldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boldly. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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