as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
skydiving is one sport that tends to attract fearless types
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Recent Examples of fearless
The mind games that are typically part of every Miami game were quelled by Vancouver’s fearless play.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Both are fearless reporters and passionate believers in the power of audio storytelling.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Known for their fearless improvisation and genre-defying performances, the trio’s performance in a hall, on the grounds of a former convent, was a 45-minute, intense, non-stop wall of sound.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The centerpiece is a visually stunning film set in outer space, with Zendaya as the fearless protagonist on an interstellar mission.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Both are fearless reporters and passionate believers in the power of audio storytelling.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Known for their fearless improvisation and genre-defying performances, the trio’s performance in a hall, on the grounds of a former convent, was a 45-minute, intense, non-stop wall of sound.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The centerpiece is a visually stunning film set in outer space, with Zendaya as the fearless protagonist on an interstellar mission.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearless
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Take the first step today and let your epic story unfold, one courageous step at a time.—
Neerja Bhatia,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Originally bred as herding dogs, German shepherds earned the reputation of being affectionate, courageous and incredibly loyal.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Be brave and have an honest conversation with your spouse.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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To all candidates, campaign volunteers and election workers who participated in this election: thank you for your contribution to our democratic process, one that so many brave Canadians have sacrificed so much to defend.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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And though tourists have discovered the area’s charms, the Conservancy’s horticulturalists have been doing valiant battle with other invasive species.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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Nathan Fielder’s series The Rehearsal — his coping mechanism/social experiment/valiant attempt to bankrupt David Zaslav — premiered its second, six-episode season on April 20.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2025
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Lewis Hamilton, another co-chair, struck a heroic pose in an enchanted forest-like scene cast in twilight tones.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2025
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Is there any doubt about Nikola Jokic’s MVP bona fides after his heroic Game 1 performance?—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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Marvel’s Thunderbolts* brings together a huge ensemble cast for a less gallant take on the MCU.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Still, the gallant Pascal gets the plum Joan date that starts with a Ferrari ride.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2024
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America, meet the Orb: a bold new attempt to verify you’re not a bot — just by looking you in the eye.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Mexico Vows To Retaliate Against Trump's Tariffs By Jesus Mesa Politics Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 2 As the United States tightens its trade posture under President Donald Trump, Mexico is making a bold infrastructure play with geopolitical and economic implications.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Fearless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearless. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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