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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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
he managed to get back to camp, despite the grizzly bears, through sheer intrepidity
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Recent Examples of intrepid
Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While things are peaceful for now, there’s no doubt that another case is just around the corner for these intrepid club members.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
But the show’s biggest star — outside of Briggs himself — is Darcy the Mail Girl, who has elevated during the series to be the host’s intrepid sidekick and foil.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Gleeson's intrepid newsman dreams of being Clark Kent, who, as Ned sees it, saves the world not as his superhero alter ego but as a reporter for The Daily Planet.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The series centers on Lily Hunter, an intrepid and observant eight-year-old weather detective voiced by Tandi Fomukong, who shares her investigations with her family and friends.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While things are peaceful for now, there’s no doubt that another case is just around the corner for these intrepid club members.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
But the show’s biggest star — outside of Briggs himself — is Darcy the Mail Girl, who has elevated during the series to be the host’s intrepid sidekick and foil.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Gleeson's intrepid newsman dreams of being Clark Kent, who, as Ned sees it, saves the world not as his superhero alter ego but as a reporter for The Daily Planet.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
Adjective
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While courageous, essentially relaunching a core strategy would be a terrifying feat for a leader in any arena.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The importance of courageous, firm, honest leadership was reconfirmed.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, as the dog plucked up the courage to jump into the water, the man on the boat appeared to steer off and left the dog alone.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Despite this, some victims showed immense courage.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have returned to the streets demanding a brave leadership.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So carefree, fearless, brave and radiant.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even murder can be recast as heroism.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Marino recalled the story of her father’s heroism to the New York Post.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Look, the kid’s obviously fearless.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Turner will play Lara Croft, the fearless British archaeologist who’s always ready to swing into action with her iconic braid flying and dual pistols blazing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Call it a valiant, optimistic, perhaps even a calamitous misreading.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to implementing many voluntary changes, and even after a valiant legal fight and court victory, Harvard may still make a deal to get Trump off its back.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Despite Weston’s bravery in the face of deadly violence, Halsne told NBC that his son is now afraid to be alone.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Sep. 2025
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During a Thursday news conference, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara recounted the bravery of the first officers on scene.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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