as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted
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Recent Examples of intrepid
Two intrepid competitors racing to get out of a coffin.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
And after years as a whispered secret among bartenders, sommeliers, and intrepid travelers, word has finally gotten out.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Still, the late-night universe has rallied around their comrade in the wake of the death of one of the genre's most intrepid institutions.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
If all goes well when Navigator launches in December 2026, the cruise ship Insignia is next in line for conversion, as more intrepid travelers turn the fantasy of a life at sea into a permanent address.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for intrepid
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
And after years as a whispered secret among bartenders, sommeliers, and intrepid travelers, word has finally gotten out.
—Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
Still, the late-night universe has rallied around their comrade in the wake of the death of one of the genre's most intrepid institutions.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 July 2025
If all goes well when Navigator launches in December 2026, the cruise ship Insignia is next in line for conversion, as more intrepid travelers turn the fantasy of a life at sea into a permanent address.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
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Selby has lived a big, courageous life, and that largesse is evident on every page, in the form of the rigor and curiosity of the narrative voice.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Now more than ever, Uncle Sam will be looking for courageous insiders to step forward to ensure that the promise to treat disease doesn’t become an opportunity to fleece taxpayers instead.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The key lies in the willingness to be real, to be brave, vulnerable and willing to connect with others.—
Sadhna Bokhiria,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Friday’s graduating ceremony at Boston University’s Agganis Arena saw 97 Boston Police Recruits from the Boston Police Academy, as well as three recruits from outside agencies, join the fraternity of brave first responders.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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The fearless filmmaker has faced a lot of headwinds over the years but continues to find comfort in the Salute community, which balances artists with unique POVs and supporting authenti, good craft.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 Aug. 2025
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Gabrielle Union at 52 straddles both worlds with playful, fearless styling that balances skin and sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Fires Back After Most Recent WNBA Fine Despite their valiant effort, the Fever ended up losing the game by a final score of 95-90.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Harrison makes a valiant attempt to challenge Vinny on his refusal to fix the black mold that’s triggering Dante’s asthma attacks.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Second World War, the many ways the war effort was impacted by fashion, the many contributions by women which remain largely forgotten, and the many stories of heroic resistance against fascism, are this writer’s favorite.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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None of this would land without the heroic voice acting of Pamela Adlon, who subtly dials up his boyish vocal fry into the rasp of a grown man.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The pre-match tifo at the Roker End depicted the County Durham legend of the giant Lambton worm, slayed by a gallant local hero.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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In 1951, George Reeves played the gallant superhero in the first feature film based on a DC Comics character, Superman and the Mole Man.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Today’s savvy travelers are chasing something deeper, more adventurous.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Newman and Marnell, as the adventurous Bill and gentlemanly Harry, respectively, fully embrace their kooky characters and revel in their eccentricities, while Wallace imbues an affable nature and optimism to Sam.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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