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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
Larrañaga relishes serving the less audacious, too—ideally with a creative twist.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Cobb returned to her tiny home of Fogo Island, off the remote coast of Newfoundland, and embraced an audacious, improbable idea of building a luxury inn for the global elite in one of the most isolated communities in the country.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
There’s not much to shake this category up unless voters award Dancing With the Stars a nomination for its audacious casting, or The Great American Baking Show for making people smile.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
But local officials will have to be smart about it— smart, and a little audacious.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
Cobb returned to her tiny home of Fogo Island, off the remote coast of Newfoundland, and embraced an audacious, improbable idea of building a luxury inn for the global elite in one of the most isolated communities in the country.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
There’s not much to shake this category up unless voters award Dancing With the Stars a nomination for its audacious casting, or The Great American Baking Show for making people smile.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
But local officials will have to be smart about it— smart, and a little audacious.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for audacious
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
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While this happened during my tenure as Superintendent, the hard and courageous work of the members of the Chicago Police Department should be given the credit.
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In another less courageous version, Carmy would simply learn to delegate and calm down rather than admit there was no healthy way forward for him at the Bear.
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More adventurous ingredients and sauces, like the chimichurri served with the beef bowl at Jurassic World Canteen, come on the side so adults can customize their meals while younger eaters can enjoy the same dish without unfamiliar flavors.
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America’s 13 original colonies were teeming with adventurous foreigners who formed the bedrock of our dynamic economy and democracy.
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Historically, the spring editions of the Paris men’s trade shows have been less significant business-wise than shows for fall collections, but that is shifting.
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Still, there are moments when stepping back is the wiser act of stewardship, for both the owner and the business.
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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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Looking back to 2017, Pippa Middleton attended day seven of the championships in a daring look that deserves a second glance.
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No genre of art requires more daring.
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Some California lawmakers have come down on the bill for being too brazen and spending money California doesn’t have.
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Many also thought that Red44 was becoming too public, too brazen, too loud, and no one was louder than Nathan Burdette.
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Good luck to these brave souls, who will face countless questions about this event at premieres and upfronts for the rest of their lives.
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Clive was big, and bombastic, and brave, and full of ideas, and just believed, believed, believed, believed.
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“Audacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/audacious. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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