boldly

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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. 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
  • The woman courageously walked into the living room to investigate, but paused.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.
    Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • Over 135 minutes, the three episodes explored how a girl fearlessly pursued her big dreams.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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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