as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she strode boldly into the political fray
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Recent Examples of boldly
That’s what one of the Dolphins’ draftees boldly declared a couple of years ago in colorful fashion.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
And his vision of bachata brought the genre boldly into the present, and also set an unwitting template for how Spanish-language music could firm-footedly interface with pop’s other streams, arguably laying the groundwork for Latin megastars like Bad Bunny.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Centrowitz won, followed by Buerkle with McChesney, who had spent much of the spring injured, holding on for the third and final spot on the Olympic team after boldly charging into the lead in the race’s final mile.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
For now, the two cubs are still adjusting — one boldly, one cautiously — to the world outside their den.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Spiky furniture and home accessories introduce a punk sensibility into the home, and boldly eschew the assumption of comfort.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
And the menu itself tells a story through extraordinary flavors, perfectly harmonized and then boldly contrasted.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And their fellow performing artists were among the first to chime in in the comments with applause for how boldly and proactively the Indigo Girls were handling this tough situation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
And his vision of bachata brought the genre boldly into the present, and also set an unwitting template for how Spanish-language music could firm-footedly interface with pop’s other streams, arguably laying the groundwork for Latin megastars like Bad Bunny.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Centrowitz won, followed by Buerkle with McChesney, who had spent much of the spring injured, holding on for the third and final spot on the Olympic team after boldly charging into the lead in the race’s final mile.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
For now, the two cubs are still adjusting — one boldly, one cautiously — to the world outside their den.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Spiky furniture and home accessories introduce a punk sensibility into the home, and boldly eschew the assumption of comfort.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
And the menu itself tells a story through extraordinary flavors, perfectly harmonized and then boldly contrasted.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
And their fellow performing artists were among the first to chime in in the comments with applause for how boldly and proactively the Indigo Girls were handling this tough situation.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
The pounding dembow riddims boldly crash into electro pop, rock, and trap, interspersed with gentle waves crashing and lyrics about lovers who never pulled up.
—E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boldly
Adverb
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Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
Adverb
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That deeply constrains everything that occurs in the show’s first outing, which can’t see Mike, El, Dustin, Lucas, or Max grow as characters in ways that bump up against their arcs from the original show, or let the new addition Nikki (Odessa A’zion) become too firmly entrenched in their lives.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Verdict As tested at MSRP of $74,740, this SQ5 Prestige with Black Optic package sits firmly in the upper tier of compact luxury performance SUVs.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Fisher plays quickly and fearlessly and could help on special teams right away while providing depth at linebacker behind Robert Spillane.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Shirin argued for women’s rights and fearlessly fought for those the regime sought to silence.—
Jody Williams,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Boldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boldly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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