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
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.
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Cindi Andrews,
IndyStar,
25 May 2026
Perhaps intrepid folks were throwing on gowns and trying to blend in with the walking invitees?
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Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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.
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Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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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
Perhaps intrepid folks were throwing on gowns and trying to blend in with the walking invitees?
—
Jada Yuan,
HollywoodReporter,
22 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
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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Passionate Mars in your 11th House of Friends sextiles Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity, encouraging brave outreach that feels warm and realistic.
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One version sings hymns to a mythic nation always free, always just, always brave, always chosen.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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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.
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
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No doubt, dozens of them are doing extraordinary work, with genuinely heroic impact and unimpeachable integrity and efficacy.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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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.
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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More adventurous travelers should also make a point to explore nearby Seven Bends State Park or hike up to the Woodstock Tower.
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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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