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
Together with Janet and intrepid reporter Robbie Robertson (Lamorne Morris), a fixture of the extended Spider-Man universe, Reilly has to figure out how to stop the city from spinning out of control.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Taking on the Snake Pit is not for the faint of heart, especially as the morning stretches on, this intrepid reporter is learning.
—Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
Yet Hull scored 70 of their own in an intrepid season, bettering the return managed in any of the club’s previous three promotions from the Championship in 2008, 2013 and 2016.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Perhaps intrepid folks were throwing on gowns and trying to blend in with the walking invitees?
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 May 2026
Taking on the Snake Pit is not for the faint of heart, especially as the morning stretches on, this intrepid reporter is learning.
—Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
Yet Hull scored 70 of their own in an intrepid season, bettering the return managed in any of the club’s previous three promotions from the Championship in 2008, 2013 and 2016.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Perhaps intrepid folks were throwing on gowns and trying to blend in with the walking invitees?
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
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Others strolled barefoot through the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, named after a courageous man who fought for freedom, not for presidents.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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This Juneteenth, my prayer is that the Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission will present courageous recommendations.—
Dr. Andraé Townsel,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Its easy sextile to healing Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership supports brave conversations that make room for depth with grace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Austin Nieves, a recent transplant to the area and the man who had brought this brave group together, broke the strained silence by handing out beers.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Their heroic labors produced the versions that, copied and recopied on papyrus and later on parchment, arrived at last at a printing press in Florence.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
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Veteran stopper Vozinha will likely need another heroic performance but with his mother on her way to the States to watch this game, lightning could well strike twice for the 40-year-old goalkeeper.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Mixing materials like lace, cotton, and more adventurous fabrics like leather within the same color family adds visual interest without losing the cohesive vibe.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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