as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she had fearlessly backed the teaching of evolution in her school district
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Recent Examples of fearlessly
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.
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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
In this thrilling one-woman production of Oscar Wilde’s gothic horror, the Succession star fearlessly executed a theatrical high-wire act, cycling through every character in the story with razor-sharp precision and breathtaking balance.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Sanchez — whose Nedeljko is all protective, chest-out bluster, whereas Gavrilo is the kind of boy who apologizes to his handkerchief after coughing blood into it — is fearlessly, hilariously released as the scene rolls along.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
These women were redefining what constitutes beauty, femininity and resilience by fearlessly displaying the raw, unfiltered truth of bodies changed by illness and treatment.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Brilliant leaders are lifelong learners, fearlessly curious, attentive listeners, and agile thinkers.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
From his origins in Hampton, VA, to his ascent as one of the most tenacious and exhilarating basketball players of all time, Iverson fearlessly embraced his individuality both on and off the court.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
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
In this thrilling one-woman production of Oscar Wilde’s gothic horror, the Succession star fearlessly executed a theatrical high-wire act, cycling through every character in the story with razor-sharp precision and breathtaking balance.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Sanchez — whose Nedeljko is all protective, chest-out bluster, whereas Gavrilo is the kind of boy who apologizes to his handkerchief after coughing blood into it — is fearlessly, hilariously released as the scene rolls along.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
These women were redefining what constitutes beauty, femininity and resilience by fearlessly displaying the raw, unfiltered truth of bodies changed by illness and treatment.
—Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Brilliant leaders are lifelong learners, fearlessly curious, attentive listeners, and agile thinkers.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
From his origins in Hampton, VA, to his ascent as one of the most tenacious and exhilarating basketball players of all time, Iverson fearlessly embraced his individuality both on and off the court.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessly
Adverb
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Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously, even if we’re terrified initially.—
Ranjay Gulati,
CNBC,
28 Nov. 2025
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The woman courageously walked into the living room to investigate, but paused.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Joshua Patten was a clipper captain in the 1850s, racing bravely – and perhaps recklessly – through the most dangerous waters in the hemisphere to transport goods in hopes of earning a huge payday.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Pasha, as he is known, bravely stood up against the Russian government’s endeavor to indoctrinate students nationwide after the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Instead, dip a cloth or cotton balls in acetone and blot firmly on the remaining polish.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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His other go-to bogeyman, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, is now firmly in his lame-duck era as his term ends this spring.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Warm and delectable, this alluring gourmand opens boldly with cognac before settling into cinnamon, tonka bean, praline, and vanilla.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 1992, stage director and producer Scott Ross, his older brother, Sam, and his father, Ray, boldly established the only brick-and-mortar theater in all of Gwinnett County.—
Danielle Charbonneau,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Fearlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessly. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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