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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an interior decorator who likes to use bold colors
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the advanced climbers chose a bold cliff to test themselves
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the bold explorers who will someday journey to other planets
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Recent Examples of bold
When Mikhail Gorbachev set out forty years ago to democratize the Soviet Union, one of his boldest moves was to encourage revisionism––or, better, free heterodox argument.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Her quilts are all black-and-white, a stark and bold style inspired by woodblock prints and newspaper images.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Small because nearly every development project in the city makes bold statements.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Spotlight on the Kalahari Conference The Kalahari Conference, hosting four distinctive teams—FUS Rabat, Al Ittihad Alexandria, Stade Malien, and Rivers Hoopers—brings with it narratives of both seasoned leadership and bold, new talent.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Her quilts are all black-and-white, a stark and bold style inspired by woodblock prints and newspaper images.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Small because nearly every development project in the city makes bold statements.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Spotlight on the Kalahari Conference The Kalahari Conference, hosting four distinctive teams—FUS Rabat, Al Ittihad Alexandria, Stade Malien, and Rivers Hoopers—brings with it narratives of both seasoned leadership and bold, new talent.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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Nick, the son of shipping tycoon Massimo Marone (Joseph Mascolo), often was depicted as an adventurous and ambitious man who worked as a sea captain.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s so much talent in New York, and diners are more curious, more adventurous, and more informed than ever.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mid-soul-searching, a wise friend suggested something.—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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Getting struck by lightning might not sound like a very wise idea to us, but for one tropical tree species, an occasional zap is a good thing.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Mar. 2025
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some of them, like the new experimental version of 2.5 Pro, are beginning to show noticeable vibe improvements.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And then, aren’t cats emblematic of whatever is familiar but ultimately unknowable?—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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But if the screaming sirens and looming threats to life and property are familiar, this year is different, experts say, with fewer National Weather Service employees on the job because of layoffs by President Donald Trump and less data about weather approaching from the Great Plains states.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Hop aboard one of the town’s white Volkswagen Beetle taxis to navigate the steep streets, or take the cable car to Hotel Montetaxco—a fine place for views of Taxco rooftops and to rest your head for the night.—
Meagan Drillinger,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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And in January 2024, a steep entertainment tax on services by karaoke bars, spas, and nightclubs had been proposed, though that was scrapped the next month after backlash from local businesses.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those are the types of questions courageous politicians should be embracing.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With 72% of employees avoiding conflict, missed opportunities cost organizations dearly—but teams leveraging the simplest collaboration tools can more easily foster courageous communication and experience a 79% boost in transparency and effectiveness.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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This film is a beautiful blend of personal storytelling that highlights River Gallo’s personal journey and interweaves a daring and propulsive thriller.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Wooster Group at 50: Elizabeth LeCompte and Kate Valk reflect on decades of making daring theater together.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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From the internet-famous two-ingredient bagels to flower arrangements made with produce, these fresh ideas have our editors buzzing.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Instead, consumers are blending online and offline experiences, searching for deals online while still visiting physical stores for fresh selections and in-person price comparisons.—
Naveen Jaggi,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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