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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
Channelling this voice allows for the sort of gutsy, big-hearted romp that’s unusual even for a first-time novelist.
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Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
That was followed by a gutsy 10-3 win at Texas A&M, a 24-10 win over defending national champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and a back-and-forth 31-27 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl to earn a spot in the title game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Georgia pulled off a gutsy special-teams trick play that could have been hailed for years by Georgia fans.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Jennifer is scrappy, gutsy, and one of a kind.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
That was followed by a gutsy 10-3 win at Texas A&M, a 24-10 win over defending national champion Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and a back-and-forth 31-27 win over the Ole Miss Rebels in the Fiesta Bowl to earn a spot in the title game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Georgia pulled off a gutsy special-teams trick play that could have been hailed for years by Georgia fans.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Jennifer is scrappy, gutsy, and one of a kind.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutsy
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Where filmmakers from Germany and around the world present their work freely to our endlessly adventurous audiences.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Gabon This is a beach for the adventurous.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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The program will highlight the courageous and often overlooked women who played vital roles in the fight for independence.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Witness the cliff-diving ceremony at Kaanapali Beach, a tradition that honors the courageous leap made by King Kahekili in the 18th century.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mark Watney is an astronaut who chose to go to Mars and do a daring thing.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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But some brave souls, instead of looking away, step into the fray.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Facebook, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office touted the arrest as a brave win.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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May, who also pitched for the Minnesota Twins and Mets, remains a prominent — and often fearless — voice in the MLB community as a content creator.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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His innovative and fearless approach to storytelling continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds of firefighters worked to extinguish a massive fire that broke out at a warehouse near Miami Gardens in northwest Miami-Dade on Thursday, but officials fear that the blaze could smolder for days despite their valiant efforts to put it out.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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There was a strong suspicion that the deployment of Meredith and his two valiant soldiers was more of a low-cost publicity stunt than a serious attempt to cull the emu population.—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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The brand became known for its bold, architectural tailoring and outerwear, hand-produced by a team of women artisans.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps your heroic presence will contribute to making this day one of the most romantic days of the year for you!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Some employees on Tuesday also felt frustrated that some observers are portraying Anthropic as heroic despite previous years of work with the Pentagon and major defense contractor Palantir with little scrutiny.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Gutsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutsy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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