as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
daring acrobats who risk life and limb every day for the entertainment of the crowds at the circus
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the daring that the early explorers of Oceania must have had
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as in challenging
to invite (someone) to take part in a contest or to perform a feat
I dare you to repeat that to my face! he dared his friend to race to the end of the block
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as in confronting
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
every day the old fisherman dared the elements to make his meager living
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Recent Examples of daring
Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The deadly chariot race, a nearly 15-minute-long tour de force of practical effects and daring stunts, is one of the best action sequences ever filmed (if not the best).
—James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
More provocative and meaningful than Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, Zahavi's mannered work of emotional terror will shock you with its daring but also inspire you with its power.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 11 June 2024
Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
The daring choice prompted broadcaster Pat McAfee to give the actor a shoulder pat and even a handshake.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
As one of the elders on Motunui, Kele has seen a lot in his time and doesn’t find the mission all that daring or breathtaking.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The deadly chariot race, a nearly 15-minute-long tour de force of practical effects and daring stunts, is one of the best action sequences ever filmed (if not the best).
—James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
Founded in 2004, Participant Media, a production company known for its sociopolitical daring, burned an unusually bright arc across a filmscape that, more typically, reserved its fireworks for superheroes.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2024
More provocative and meaningful than Bret Easton Ellis' American Psycho, Zahavi's mannered work of emotional terror will shock you with its daring but also inspire you with its power.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 11 June 2024
Verb
The choice of color, matching the tights, was a pure cry of daring, since shades so close to each other in the chromatic spectrum are usually subject to a certain prohibition.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
The daring choice prompted broadcaster Pat McAfee to give the actor a shoulder pat and even a handshake.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daring
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An inquisitive, adventurous spirit appears to be the special sauce as long as it’s channeled and catalyzed in a healthy way.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Then my friend Kevin and I did an adventurous run/hike up Pyramid Buttes this September, and there was so much goddamn deadfall.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Anna and Maryam find the courage to voice their deepest confessions aloud?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Was there anything particularly challenging about that?Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some people are confronting the painful reality of lost homes.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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With her latest book, however, one challenge was confronting such a personal topic.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Established in 1755, Gautier produces Cognacs known for their bold and fruity flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor’s red carpet looks are often bold and colorful or conceptually fantastical, taking up space and demanding attention.Jack Smart, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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To the unaccompanied minors who have come from Central America for the last quarter of a century: Thank you for showing more bravery in your young lives than anyone in Trump’s administration can ever dream of.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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From small towns to bustling Chicago, the men left for war and came home with legacies of bravery, resilience and brotherhood.Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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One executive at a major bank told CNN that the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing made plain the risk facing senior leaders in Corporate America.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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California’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a reality check.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Brit made several brave attempts to take the lead while Verstappen fiercely defended – actions from both drivers threatened to venture into the ‘reckless’ category.Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Opinions on Penny remain sharply divided: some portray the now 26-year-old architecture student as a brave protector, while others see him as a white vigilante who took the life of a troubled Black man in need of assistance.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daring. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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