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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a gutsy coach willing to let her team improvise on the court
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
they were gutsy enough to attempt a rescue on their own
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Recent Examples of gutsy
First lunar crews Apollo 8 still ranks as the gutsiest space mission of all time.
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Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Engaging steering feel and gutsy acceleration can mean the difference between having to drive to work and getting to drive to work.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
But Goggia didn't hold back and used a trademark gutsy run down the Olympiabakken.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
That studio is in the process of being sold to Paramount Global, and both of those films were gutsy calls made by production chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Engaging steering feel and gutsy acceleration can mean the difference between having to drive to work and getting to drive to work.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
But Goggia didn't hold back and used a trademark gutsy run down the Olympiabakken.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
That studio is in the process of being sold to Paramount Global, and both of those films were gutsy calls made by production chiefs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutsy
Adjective
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Immortalized by Mark Twain, the Mississippi River is a symbol of America’s adventurous spirit.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The menu features crowd-pleasing staples like shrimp and grits, hush puppies, and pimento cheese, while more adventurous eaters can try fried alligator.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Of all the courageous figures in the Great Migration, the Pullman Porters of Chicago surely stand alone.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many of them relied on courageous individuals who have taken leaps of faith and shared information, sometimes at real personal risk.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Supported by her friend Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, the FX miniseries, based on a podcast of the same name, celebrates female friendship and sexuality while crafting a poignant and daring narrative about living fully in the face of death.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first films are often freer, more daring and fearless, having an individual voice and to champion those is absolutely essential.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her story reminds me that change often begins with one brave person willing to challenge the status quo.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cox always had a chip on his shoulder, but also seemed invincible — and fearless.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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From a legacy icon to a comeback story to one of the game’s most fearless dressers, the lineup reads like a brand deck designed to bridge generations.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Keegan Bradley captained last year's team at Bethpage Black, which had an embarrassing first two days but gave a valiant effort at an unprecedented comeback in Sunday singles.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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That Niall finds Ruben so alluring is natural to Gadd, who believes the notion of a valiant male figure has been bred into everyone via fables and fairy tales.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors bold thinking backed by follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Yes, there are a couple of museums dedicated to the Trail of Tears and its heroic survivors.—
Keith Sharon,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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The canine’s heroic story, and his poignant connection to 9/11, is told in the new documentary Zzaslow K-427, directed by Robert Ham and produced by Adam Zaslow and Robert Ham.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Gutsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutsy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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