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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
Holly Yan, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Due to his high-flying, daredevil move set and unique presentation, Hardy became one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the 2000s.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Born Richard Totten Button on July 18, 1929, the daredevil athlete defied both gravity and expectations during his career.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Due to his high-flying, daredevil move set and unique presentation, Hardy became one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the 2000s.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
Liam was also a bit of a daredevil.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2025
The two-hour performance features artists, aerialists, acrobats, comedians and daredevils.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daredevil
Adjective
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Youngest brother Dante is reckless and indebted to dangerous criminals.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On Sunday, officers arrested the suspect in South San Francisco and booked him into San Mateo County jail on charges of hit-and-run causing injury and reckless evading.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Blending skill, grace and the daring pursuit of the ultimate underwater thrill, five divers—all trained by a world-class underwater choreographer—will compete to show off their skills during epic underwater dances.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The decision comes after years of increasingly daring celebrity outfits and adds to the ongoing discussion among fashion enthusiasts on social media — Is fashion becoming more conservative?—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Tank Adams, is another favorite cowboy out of Oklahoma.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 May 2025
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South Florida Soul Rodeo 2025: Black cowboy culture and live R&B Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter Tour is not making a stop in Florida, but people will be partaking in cowboy culture at the South Florida Soul Rodeo this weekend.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The park is now a stop for the more adventurous sightseers, or researchers cataloging the species that call the island home.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Local truffles are also on sale, not pungent but neither pricey and historically called devil’s mushroom by those who considered them as food for witches.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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But the moves also undercut the president’s madman strategy.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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Suppose tomorrow that madman in North Korea decides to strike the United States?—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Daredevil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daredevil. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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