as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
at the time, any woman venturous enough to want to be an astronaut faced ridicule
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Recent Examples of venturous
Whether it’s jet-boating in Machu Picchu with Red Savannah, rock-climbing in Colorado River’s write water rapids, or racing across Norway’s glaciers on snowmobiles, these destinations are sure to fuel an Arian’s venturous spirit.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Jan. 2020
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturous
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Primed for more adventurous snorkeling, the next day Lyra and I embarked on an early morning expedition aboard Fair Wind Cruises to Captain Cook National Monument in Kealakekua Bay.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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For the more adventurous, the hike up Hurricane Ridge affords magnificent vistas of both the Olympic Mountains and Vancouver Island.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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That’s because of your ambition for the most daring and revelatory stories.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Sweeney opted for a daring LBD that featured a deep plunging V-neckline, a miniskirt, and voluminous sleeves.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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“Venturous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturous. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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