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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
with an audacious disregard for innocent bystanders, rival gang members opened fire
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as in courageous
foolishly adventurous or bold
an audacious effort to start her own business with no real plan or funding
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
audacious adventurers risking everything they had for a shot at glory
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Recent Examples of audacious
Gregory heads to South Africa for his most audacious mission yet: the wild waters here are a hotspot for one of the ocean’s most famous and feared predators, the great white shark.
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 June 2025
Weaving in and out of different sounds, the pop group proves itself yet again as a bold and versatile act with its eye on the top of the charts with the audacious new album.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 June 2025
In a paper published June 4 in the scientific journal Nature, the milli-spinner boasted some audacious early numbers.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Around the same time, a new and more audacious idea emerged: to outlaw war altogether.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 June 2025
Weaving in and out of different sounds, the pop group proves itself yet again as a bold and versatile act with its eye on the top of the charts with the audacious new album.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 27 June 2025
In a paper published June 4 in the scientific journal Nature, the milli-spinner boasted some audacious early numbers.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 27 June 2025
Around the same time, a new and more audacious idea emerged: to outlaw war altogether.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacious
Adjective
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And Los Angeles needs bold, systemic reform to meet the moment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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In a city where so many big plans have gone so badly for 30 years, San Diego residents shouldn’t just be wary when another bold proposal comes long — they should be terrified.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Be courageous and walk up to people who seem interesting.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Just in time for Mercury retrograde to begin on July 18, the messenger planet will backspin through your second house of self-worth and value systems, encouraging you to speak up and be more courageous and authentic about your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Memorable, inventive, and fully deserving of its place on the list, this one’s for the adventurous.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There have been conflicts between rideshare drivers and taxis in the past, so consider sticking with a reputable taxi or car service, However, the more adventurous can rent a car to explore nearby cenotes, ruins, and regional highlights.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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In hindsight that decision may not have been the wisest.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Alleged stabber Larry Boards is facing two counts of felony assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment for the crazed confrontation at the 82nd St.-Jackson Heights No. 7 train station at about 4:15 p.m. Friday, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Broadly, the search warrant describes the crimes as first-degree intentional homicide and reckless endangering of safety by use of a deadly weapon.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Not long before the end, the daring writer-director introduces an idea that should have been established from the jump: As a child, Seti struggled with a speech impediment.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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This also pushed Kubi to be more daring as a designer and explore new techniques.—
Ezreen Benissan,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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By the early 1990s, RAM’s Thursday night concerts were wildly popular, marathon affairs charged with increasingly brazen protests against the military junta that ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
13 July 2025
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His assassination marked a significant and brazen escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia that began in February 2022 when Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded the Eastern European nation.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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These brave men and women conducting rescue operations have saved many people but sadly, there have also been at least 50 fatalities reported, including 15 children as of Saturday night.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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Create Brave Spaces Many have heard of safe spaces – where people feel protected and comfortable being themselves – but brave spaces take this to the next level.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Audacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacious. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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