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 The company provides major upgrades each quarter, with more frequent upgrades available in the beta program for the more intrepid among you. Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 So, your intrepid reporter – covering Eurovision for his seventh year – has crafted this utterly subjective ranking of every act taking the stage for the final. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 That’s a sweet spot previously reached only by the most intrepid explorers of human regret and resilience — including Cromer. Jesse Green, New York Times, 16 May 2025 The actor also said that his costar remains his favorite screen portrayal of the intrepid Daily Planet reporter. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for intrepid
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Adjective
  • On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • Sebastian Carmona became the lead plaintiff and was joined by other courageous Salinas Valley farmworkers.
    Ignacio Ornelas Rodriguez, Mercury News, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Naturally, the truth does eventually come out at the reception, but Samantha still puts on a brave face for her friends.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 May 2025
  • Tielemans has mastered the balance, being brave in wanting the ball whatever the situation or stadium while never willingly giving ground to an opponent.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • His passionate commitment to Christianity led to a compassionate attention to his fellow human beings, as well as a fearless urge to correct wrongdoing.
    Time, Time, 27 May 2025
  • Known for her nuanced performances and fearless role choices, Krieps will share insights into her artistic journey, the challenges of portraying complex characters, and her approach to storytelling across diverse cinematic landscapes.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • When senior Celina Frenz wasn’t dancing through defenders to create pressure, Kocher’s ability to find Meisner darting in from the left wing was the codebreaker against a valiant effort from Timnath.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
  • Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Kimmel pushes back, referring to the heroic pilot, Sully Sullenberger, who inspired a Rehearsal episode this season.
    Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 May 2025
  • For a complete accounting of the heroic actions of the 24 recipients, please search for President Obama’s Valor 24 Medal of Honor ceremony remarks on the Army website.
    Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
    Karl Mondon, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
  • Curiosity is an optimistic treasure hunt—a gallant search that occurs without proof or guarantee.
    Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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  • For less adventurous palates, there will be barbecue and funnel cake vendors among about 30.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
  • Her newfound cachet, coupled with her adventurous tastes, brought her to unexpected places.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 26 May 2025

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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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