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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
Meanwhile, Lady Gaga is set to commence her haunting Mayhem Ball Tour following two audacious Coachella sets and a historic Brazil concert that lured a crowd over 2 million attendees in Rio de Janeiro, according to the city hall.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
This audacious act led to The Undertaker's brutal post-elimination assault but significantly elevated Maven's profile.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The audacious season premiere — still the strongest episode this year by a decent stretch — opened with the revelation of where the Gemstone ministry started, with a violent con man and criminal who faked his way into the Confederate Army and later faked his way out of execution.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 May 2025
President Trump is nothing if not audacious, even brazen, in charting a course distinct from his presidential predecessors.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
This audacious act led to The Undertaker's brutal post-elimination assault but significantly elevated Maven's profile.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The audacious season premiere — still the strongest episode this year by a decent stretch — opened with the revelation of where the Gemstone ministry started, with a violent con man and criminal who faked his way into the Confederate Army and later faked his way out of execution.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 5 May 2025
President Trump is nothing if not audacious, even brazen, in charting a course distinct from his presidential predecessors.
—Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacious
Adjective
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The healthcare system is filled with bold promises and complicated policies.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The bold contrast between the base color and white design gives it that statement-making energy while still being effortless to wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.—
Elizabeth Geddes,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The park is now a stop for the more adventurous sightseers, or researchers cataloging the species that call the island home.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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If not, while national security, stability, and local shipbuilding growth are important, adding levies to tariffs this year may not be wise.—
Phillip Molnar,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Youngest brother Dante is reckless and indebted to dangerous criminals.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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On Sunday, officers arrested the suspect in South San Francisco and booked him into San Mateo County jail on charges of hit-and-run causing injury and reckless evading.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Blending skill, grace and the daring pursuit of the ultimate underwater thrill, five divers—all trained by a world-class underwater choreographer—will compete to show off their skills during epic underwater dances.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The decision comes after years of increasingly daring celebrity outfits and adds to the ongoing discussion among fashion enthusiasts on social media — Is fashion becoming more conservative?—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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That theft is believed to have led to the brazen kidnapping in suburban Connecticut of the parents of one of Lam’s alleged co-conspirators by a crew of thugs from Florida who prosecutors say planned to hold the parents for ransom from their newly rich son.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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The brazen shooting of Thompson, in Midtown Manhattan, captured international attention and surfaced deep public resentment toward the healthcare industry.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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Many leaders want breakthrough thinking yet fail to set the conditions for people to feel brave enough to contribute.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Despite those scares, Ramon was brave enough to push out and defend in the opposition half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Audacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacious. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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