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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a gutsy coach willing to let her team improvise on the court
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
they were gutsy enough to attempt a rescue on their own
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Recent Examples of gutsy
The latest: After the signature Thunder victory and a gutsy win against Toronto the next night, the Cavs lost for the first time since Dec. 8.
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Sam Allard, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
This was as gutsy a win as the Wild have had in a season full of them.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
But the gutsy horror satire would fall apart without the equally audacious Qualley, who brilliantly respects the balance as Elisabeth’s perkier, brattier alter ego Sue.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
As time expired, Zane Gonzalez’s kick bounced off the right upright and through to end a back-and-forth game featuring five lead changes and five gutsy fourth-down attempts by the Commanders.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for gutsy 
Sam Allard, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
This was as gutsy a win as the Wild have had in a season full of them.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
But the gutsy horror satire would fall apart without the equally audacious Qualley, who brilliantly respects the balance as Elisabeth’s perkier, brattier alter ego Sue.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
As time expired, Zane Gonzalez’s kick bounced off the right upright and through to end a back-and-forth game featuring five lead changes and five gutsy fourth-down attempts by the Commanders.
—NBC News, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for gutsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gutsy
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The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Duke was fun-loving and adventurous, always looking for new experiences.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The day was saved by advance planning for wildfire mitigation and courageous staff, including security guards and groundskeepers who risked life and limb and remained at the site to fight the deadly blaze.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Click on the video above to see a courageous K9 take her final bow before retirement Need a break?—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
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Told with elements inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Maura's newest book — featuring a magical princess and the Shadow Emperor — is a daring entry into the hottest new subgenre of romance.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Amid the criticism, there were a couple of voices of support among MAGA Republicans for the president’s daring proposal.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Of course, in addition to elevating your look, these Lululemon leg warmers are designed to keep shivering at bay when you brave winter temps just wearing tights.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2025
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President Trump's Executive Order protects the sovereignty of both countries and its brave soldiers.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Alexa Crowe’s fearless investigative skills will continue to be put to the test!—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Linda was a fearless survivor of ovarian cancer for 20 years.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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To reach him in Crooks Springs, Sara enlists the assistance of a guide named Isaac Reed, depicted by a gritty and valiant Taylor Kitsch, also from Friday Night Lights, who leads their small band in the face of calamities climatic, financial, and violent.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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The valiant rebel who stayed underground during The Macrodat Uprising, sacrificing his own glimpse of the outside world to help others, now appears intent on protecting himself.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The case for a new general manager is that person would be able to better identify the types of players necessary to round at this roster and have the foresight to take bold and proactive action to make moves happen.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows and a smokey eye with a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Despite the charges against Mangione, some people view him as a heroic figure in the aftermath of his arrest, which gave rise to an outpouring of grievances about insurance companies.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2025
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Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood are offering free theme park tickets to first responders who tackled the devastating wildfires that destroyed swaths of Pacific Palisades and Altadena to thank them for their heroic efforts.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Gutsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutsy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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