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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Arteta ended this block of matches before the international break by being adventurous against both Newcastle and West Ham, despite slightly different personnel making up that midfield unit.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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After a daring double steal, New York had the bases loaded with one out and Brandon Nimmo at the plate against Ferrer.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The result is the year’s most daring TV performance, rooted in a painful, just barely recognizable humanity.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Venturous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturous. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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