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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
an interior decorator who likes to use bold colors
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as in familiar
showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty
a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties
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as in steep
having an incline approaching the perpendicular
the advanced climbers chose a bold cliff to test themselves
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the bold explorers who will someday journey to other planets
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Recent Examples of bold
Perplexity appears to have been particularly bold in its approach to upending web search.
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Will Knight, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
In practice, while bold, this plan is unlikely to align with what Ukrainians would want.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The bad news: air-conditioning controls have gone from physical switches to touchscreen-menu items, and not a single driver display conveys a graphically bold representation of engine rpms that’s easily legible at a glance.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Start acting like the bold, innovative, trailblazing entrepreneur you were meant to be.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Will Knight, WIRED, 6 Nov. 2024
In practice, while bold, this plan is unlikely to align with what Ukrainians would want.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The bad news: air-conditioning controls have gone from physical switches to touchscreen-menu items, and not a single driver display conveys a graphically bold representation of engine rpms that’s easily legible at a glance.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Start acting like the bold, innovative, trailblazing entrepreneur you were meant to be.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bold
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Chances are good our adventurous readers have taken a trip that’s right up your alley — and then shared not only their travel adventures but their practical tips, too.Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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While best known for its flashy entertainment and adventurous activities — from bumper cars and ice skating to surfing and indoor skydiving simulators — Royal Caribbean offers something for all types of travelers.Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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Most important, sound wise, was the Vox AC15 amplifier.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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At the beginning of the first film, the Emperor is the kindly, wise, old Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris).Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Oppo’s newest flagship phone, the Find X8 Pro, is the first phone in this series to return to the global stage after the last two models remained China-exclusive, and with the return come several noticeable quality of life improvements.Ben Sin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Online ad spend from small and medium-sized businesses remained weak in the third quarter without noticeable improvement in the weeks since, management said on an earnings call.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Training is half-hearted, and employees revert to familiar practices, refusing to fully leverage the new tools at their disposal.Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Being the underdog is a familiar role in Tempe, and this team is no different.Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Super Micro’s stock is currently trading at $27, representing a steep decline of 78% from its March peak of $123.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, the locations where the TV action was filmed have already seen a steep uptick in website traffic.Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
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These were just those courageous enough to answer truthfully.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erika Sanders of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council hopes the center will force stakeholders and policymakers to ask tough questions that may be uncomfortable but courageous.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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Mai appeared in a daring backless dress with a high halter neck.Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The period action film follows Korean independence activists who launch a daring attack against the Japanese occupying forces in Manchuria (modern-day China).Patrick Frater, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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On Friday, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio are forecasted to see fresh snow, too.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Husk is the signature restaurant, where fresh fish and marinated meats are cooked over a fire fueled by coconut husks.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bold. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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