as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she had fearlessly backed the teaching of evolution in her school district
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fearlessly
With a biting script by Tina Fey, the film fearlessly explores the dark side of the early aughts adolescent social scene.
—
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Her kids could ride fearlessly through the halls on training wheels, and guests could dance heartily at parties.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
At Rise, both are completely and fearlessly ignored.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
No surprise, then, that so much of their work is fearlessly modern, whether outspoken and rebellious or confessional and erotic.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The Iranian protesters stepping fearlessly into the sights of government snipers are being seen by the American left with more suspicion than sympathy.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Although history hasn't been particularly kind to this lake-blue sarong and black lace bodysuit hybrid Geena Davis wore in 1992, her fearlessly bold approach to the red carpet is surely commendable and, decades later, it's become the norm.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Nikki Glaser is known for her fearlessly blunt stand-up comedy.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Live boldly, create fearlessly.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Her kids could ride fearlessly through the halls on training wheels, and guests could dance heartily at parties.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
At Rise, both are completely and fearlessly ignored.
—Claire Ballor
staff Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
No surprise, then, that so much of their work is fearlessly modern, whether outspoken and rebellious or confessional and erotic.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The Iranian protesters stepping fearlessly into the sights of government snipers are being seen by the American left with more suspicion than sympathy.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Although history hasn't been particularly kind to this lake-blue sarong and black lace bodysuit hybrid Geena Davis wore in 1992, her fearlessly bold approach to the red carpet is surely commendable and, decades later, it's become the norm.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Nikki Glaser is known for her fearlessly blunt stand-up comedy.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Live boldly, create fearlessly.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessly
Adverb
-
HIs wife, Sia Thao, organized the family’s escape from their village, keeping her sisters-in-law and the children together and courageously handling being questioned by police who were looking for her husband.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
-
Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously, even if we’re terrified initially.—
Ranjay Gulati,
CNBC,
28 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
The broadcaster finished his journey, and my colleague and I bravely made the walk back to our seats.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
And Oprah has faced this shame and blame so publicly and has bravely and vulnerably continued to share her story.—
Jessica Firger,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
-
If Jungle Bird is rooted in dive culture, Hawthorne’s is firmly in the Disney camp.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The Brady-Belichick dynasty is firmly in the past, but the Maye-Vrabel partnership is just getting started.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
The scenic design of Sara Ryung Clement and the lights of Paul Whitaker bring Eastman’s illustrations to vibrant life, as do the boldly colored costumes of Danielle Nieves.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
-
The San Francisco Giants boldly pegged a value to Arraez on Saturday.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fearlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessly. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
