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
Leaders ask their people to make intrepid experiments with AI, while launching efficiency programs that employees interpret as precursors to job cuts.
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Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
That discussion starts with the love affair Angelenos had with P-22, an intrepid mountain lion who crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways and survived until his death in December 2022.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
But a few intrepid school districts made the bold decision to open, sparking protests from parents.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
For more than 25 years, the orbital outpost has been occupied without interruption by a continuously rotating crew of intrepid explorers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
That discussion starts with the love affair Angelenos had with P-22, an intrepid mountain lion who crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways and survived until his death in December 2022.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
But a few intrepid school districts made the bold decision to open, sparking protests from parents.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
For more than 25 years, the orbital outpost has been occupied without interruption by a continuously rotating crew of intrepid explorers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
Adjective
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Their courageous action continues to pay off today.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Do not just complain and comply, but engage in courageous resistance for liberty and justice for all.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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O'Donnell kicks things off with America's founding document – the one declaring independence and bearing the names of 56 founding fathers … and one very brave woman.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ brave governance committee move to remove DEI policies is a great step towards rethinking inclusion based on the broadest talent pool.—
Betsy Atkins,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Isabel was fearless, Atkin thought.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Kit is blind to Deano’s circumstances and is drawn to his friend’s energy and fearless worldview.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With Steph Curry in street clothes for the second consecutive game while dealing with runner’s knee, the 11-man Golden State put up a valiant effort that resulted in a come-from-behind 101-97 win.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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An eight-point halftime lead completely vanished, and after a valiant comeback effort, SMU point guard Boopie Miller’s game-winning shot was blocked at the buzzer.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Not a heroic act, but a cultural revolution.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, our heroic toys have a returning Woody on their side, who is now balding.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tilt and the gallant escort was replaced by a boy too traumatized to leave his mother’s side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Son of Hitler takes plenty of creative liberty when the titular character is recruited to assassinate his famous father for the Allies, the fate of the real-life Loret isn’t so gallant.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Ferries couldn't run, so adventurous souls drove their cars - and even raced - between New York's Westchester and Rockland counties.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The city’s Telfair Museums, consisting of three separate nearby sites, show the range of Savannah, from the grand and gothic past to its position now as a center for new and adventurous art.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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