as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted

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Recent Examples of intrepid Then there's The Mandalorian & Grogu, a feature film installment in the journey of the intrepid Mandalorian, portrayed on the small screen by Pedro Pascal. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Nor was Matty a widow: Her loyal husband Edwin (Sam Anderson) stands by her side to help, as does their intrepid tech-savvy grandson Alfie (Aaron D. Harris). Jim Halterman, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025 Unobstructed views of the Sydney Opera House and surrounding areas are sure to dazzle any intrepid traveler who ventures to the top. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The intrepid mission took place on April 14, beginning at a ranch in west Texas, where Blue Origin, owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, has a launch site. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intrepid
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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
  • 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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  • The National Police Office will fully take care of the benefits and welfare of the families of the 5 brave policemen.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Holocaust survivor Marian Turski warned us all to be vigilant against indifference for good reason: turning inward at times of strife prevents us from being brave and leads to the exploitation of the vulnerable.
    Robert Williams, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • 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
  • Beyoncé's energy has always radiated the passionate, headstrong spirit of this Fire sign, whether in her performances or her fearless business ventures.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Without every last one of those points, there’s no telling whether No. 1 Duke would’ve survived No. 4 Arizona’s valiant comeback attempt.
    The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Cybertruck is indeed a valiant effort in doing something new, and that’s not what most manufacturers dare to do.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
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  • Internet users were gripped by Chewy's antics and the heroic rescue, leading to more than 4,200 comments on the TikTok post so far.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The subsequent two hours unfold in the broadest of brush strokes as the heroic Anakin devolves into a yellow-eyed, child-slaughtering psychopath in a preposterously short amount of time.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • For nearly a century after the Civil War, terroristic lynchings of Black men in the South were frequently justified as gallant acts by white men to protect their wives and daughters.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2025
  • An elaborate ideology confers legitimacy upon the Kim family: according to the country’s founding myth, Kim Il Sung led a gallant band of guerilla fighters in the bitter winds of Manchuria to defeat the Japanese, liberate the Korean people, and establish the North Korean state.
    JENNIFER LIND, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2010
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  • In a remarkable twist, Max disembarks the boat and visits his twin brother on land, who turns out to be a less adventurous version of Max.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Meet Amber Sparks' Happy People Don't Live Here (Exclusive) As the book opens, Poppy has just lost her sister Dandelion, a vibrant, adventurous woman who died ahead of her 40th birthday.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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