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as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
his daredevil stunts are sure to end in disaster someday
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as in daring
having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions
a daredevil driver who thinks that drag racing on city streets is a harmless game
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Recent Examples of daredevil
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, memories of this viewing come to mind whenever a new video surfaces of a daredevil ski mountaineer descending a massive peak.
—Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Gillespie, AFAR Media, 19 Sep. 2025
Butler and Malkovich turn bullying into hambone art, and Isaac magnetizes our sympathy as the daredevil but still relatively civilized Nick, who’s caught in the middle of all this.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Clark cycles through the five stages of grief throughout her performance, snapping at a nurse over the treatment of her son one moment, and then breaking everyone’s hearts by wistfully telling stories of James’ daredevil antics the next.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Of course, memories of this viewing come to mind whenever a new video surfaces of a daredevil ski mountaineer descending a massive peak.
—Outside, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
In autumn, the gorge blazes with fiery foliage, and Bridge Day draws daredevils who BASE-jump from the bridge, 876 feet above the river.
—Alexandra Gillespie, AFAR Media, 19 Sep. 2025
Butler and Malkovich turn bullying into hambone art, and Isaac magnetizes our sympathy as the daredevil but still relatively civilized Nick, who’s caught in the middle of all this.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daredevil
Adjective
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Critics lambasted those policies as impractical at best, reckless at worst.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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These reckless policies have deadly consequences.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rae’s dress featured a dramatic deep V neckline and nude illusion mesh straps that create a daring contrast against the gown’s sleek black fabric.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her nude mani was rounded but with a square tip, which is the perfect mix between elegant and daring.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two hundred cowboys led the parade, all of whom worked for the Kansas City Stockyards.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Tapping into this 2025 obsession, Miron Crosby, a leader in fashion-forward cowboy boots, has teamed up with luxury label Carolina Herrera on a two-boot collection that honors both the cowboy and the sophisticate inside of you.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But in Podnieks’ own country, he was celebrated and respected as a rare source of truth telling and courageous reporting on a world that was changing fast.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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What People Are Saying Thanks to the courageous survivors of Epstein's abuse, justice is coming to Andrew.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Overall, this is a less-adventurous release than past chapters of Little Book, but there are a range of classic bourbon notes like vanilla, maple, honey, pear, baked apple, and that signature Jim Beam peanut note.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spend a day at Baía do Sancho, often ranked the world’s best beach for its turquoise water, abundant marine life, and adventurous cliffside access.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Its depictions of dancing devils and witches’ sabbaths are supposed to scare viewers straight, but writer-director Benjamin Christensen is also sympathetic towards the plight of medieval women persecuted for witchcraft.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The anime series follows a young man who can demolish fellow devils via a pullstring in his chest that transforms parts of his body into chainsaws.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And that was a brave thing to do.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the Zootopia sequel directed by Jared Bush and Bryon Howard, brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), team up again to crack the most perilous and intricate case of their careers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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And even then running back Rico Dowdle was a madman, and kicker Ryan Fitzgerald earned Special Teams Player of the Week honors.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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After all, all 12 signs have a shadow sign, so what better way to call them out than with a slasher, a demon or a dream-stalking madman?—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Daredevil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daredevil. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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