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
Playing these intrepid Schwoopers is a cast that would probably make up the greatest Seder guest list in history: Lisa Edelstein, Paul Reiser, Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer, and recurring guests Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 May 2025
For Extreme Environments The intrepid robot can zip along on four wheels when speed is of the essence, and independently lock them for walking mode or to climb over obstacles.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
But this intrepid lander once had a sister probe named Cosmos 482.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
These intrepid workers are cut off from civilization.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 5 May 2025
For Extreme Environments The intrepid robot can zip along on four wheels when speed is of the essence, and independently lock them for walking mode or to climb over obstacles.
—New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025
But this intrepid lander once had a sister probe named Cosmos 482.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
These intrepid workers are cut off from civilization.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
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The event series is based on The Old Testament’s Book of Genesis and told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women whose descendants would shape three of the world’s great faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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The segment famously saw Piper remove Gowen's prosthetic leg, instantly establishing his courageous character.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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And though tourists have discovered the area’s charms, the Conservancy’s horticulturalists have been doing valiant battle with other invasive species.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal — his coping mechanism/social experiment/valiant attempt to bankrupt David Zaslav — premiered its second, six-episode season on April 20.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Is there any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s MVP bona fides after his heroic Game 1 performance?—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Still, the gallant Pascal gets the plum Joan date that starts with a Ferrari ride.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
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The park is now a stop for the more adventurous sightseers, or researchers cataloging the species that call the island home.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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