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displaying or marked by rude boldness
the child proceeded to tell a bold-faced lie despite the evidence right in front of us
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Recent Examples of bold-faced
The strange juxtapositions continued in the nominations, which featured a grab-bag of bold-faced names making their first and only Oscar appearance: Shel Silverstein!
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Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
The all-star Universal Pictures production is an adaptation of the Greek epic poem by Homer and has bold-faced names Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie and Jon Bernthal on the manifest.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
But there was one bold-faced name notably missing from the glittering new Opera House: sitting President Richard Nixon.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
At its height in the 1960s, the resort town was a magnet for bold-faced names: The Agnellis owned a waterfront mansion here, and Sophia Loren was a fixture during the summer.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
The all-star Universal Pictures production is an adaptation of the Greek epic poem by Homer and has bold-faced names Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Benny Safdie and Jon Bernthal on the manifest.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
But there was one bold-faced name notably missing from the glittering new Opera House: sitting President Richard Nixon.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
At its height in the 1960s, the resort town was a magnet for bold-faced names: The Agnellis owned a waterfront mansion here, and Sophia Loren was a fixture during the summer.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold-faced
Adjective
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Sticking with the same formula is a bold move for Nintendo, which rarely does the same thing twice.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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On paper, this might sound like a bold step toward addressing the climate crisis.—
George Peppas,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Getting another running back on Day 3 is a wise move, and getting Deion Sanders into the Cowboys’ stratosphere at No. 239 will certainly make Jerry Jones smile.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Again, an astute grader would undoubtedly catch your brazen attempt and ding you points accordingly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, Snow White’s newfound enlightenment does not deny her the possibility of romance, although princes are now strictly off-limits; her love interest here is a fetchingly impudent bandit, Jonathan (Andrew Burnap), who is leading a scrappy rebellion against the Evil Queen.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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One chord appears to speak to the other, sounding almost impudent in their simplicity, equal parts ecstatic and heartbreakingly melancholic.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Honesty without emotional attunement can become a weapon in relationships, with truth being used as blunt force, not a bridge for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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What to watch: In Europe and Canada — two of America's largest trading partners — officials have been blunt about the realities of a global system where the United States is less prominent.—
Axios,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Duke of Sussex was in childhood known for his own cheeky behavior when in public.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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So far, that happiness has shown up as cheeky TikTok goal celebrations with Gisele and fellow Angel City striker Casey Phair on the sidelines.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The fresh round of tariffs escalated a global trade war.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
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
Adjective
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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The officers weren't rude, angry, or insolent — as required of a battery conviction — and used their training and legal authority to do their jobs.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
2 Dec. 2024
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“Bold-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold-faced. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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