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
Kevin is an intrepid reporter and stylish writer who has used his investigative powers to break many major international stories.
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The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Two intrepid scientists and a political insider race the clock to save their home from unprecedented catastrophe.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The remaining visitors, a more intrepid bunch, dispersed themselves across a landmass the size of California.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Led by the intrepid Chef Lulu Elizaga, the food program here is top notch and indelible across several locations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
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The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Two intrepid scientists and a political insider race the clock to save their home from unprecedented catastrophe.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The remaining visitors, a more intrepid bunch, dispersed themselves across a landmass the size of California.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Led by the intrepid Chef Lulu Elizaga, the food program here is top notch and indelible across several locations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
Adjective
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Mahajan remains contagiously courageous and (narratively) humble.—
Sibani Ram,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Poetry has been a constant, courageous form of confronting raw truths.—
Jane M. Saks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The price of gas is way up, the prices of groceries are too high and too many of our brave troops are dying or getting hurt.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Some brave Chelsea fans did choose Arsenal, however.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The most fearless of daredevils shouldn’t pass up a trip to Mindanao to paraglide above the jungle or raft the whitewater of Cagayan de Oro all year round.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unhinged and fearless, the show embodied the album’s spirit.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jaden McDaniels, who had 25 points and valiant defense on Rockets star Kevin Durant all night, started hobbling down the stretch of the fourth quarter and had to be pulled.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Frizz, on the other hand… Letting hair air-dry has been proven to help promote hair health and growth, which seems to be a valiant goal.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In three of the four attacks, further violence was stopped by heroic takedowns on scene.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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In three of the four attacks, further violence was stopped by heroic takedowns on scene.—
Jacob Ware,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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More significant and symbolic than an ultimately gallant failure in Mumbai was the moment Harry Brook effectively dropped the World Cup with the last mistake of what has been the most turbulent period of his meteoric rise to become one of the best batters in the world.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Sheep in the Box Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda returns with his most conceptually adventurous film since Air Doll (2009).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Available in two different colorways, conservative design connoisseurs will likely find comfort in the classic blue and natural beige color combo, while the punchy purple and green option might entice those with more adventurous color appetites.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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