as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
an intrepid explorer who probed parts of the rain forest never previously attempted
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Recent Examples of intrepid
The intrepid folks who bother to cast a ballot in these first-round races are largely a group of engaged voters, and drawing conclusions from such a narrow minority is a losing game.
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Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
The intrepid folks who bother to cast a ballot in these first-round races are largely a group of engaged voters, and drawing conclusions from such a narrow minority is a losing game.
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Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
But for true intrepid travelers, these trains are almost becoming too ‘mainstream’.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Together with Janet and intrepid reporter Robbie Robertson (Lamorne Morris), a fixture of the extended Spider-Man universe, Reilly has to figure out how to stop the city from spinning out of control.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intrepid
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
The intrepid folks who bother to cast a ballot in these first-round races are largely a group of engaged voters, and drawing conclusions from such a narrow minority is a losing game.
—
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
But for true intrepid travelers, these trains are almost becoming too ‘mainstream’.
—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Together with Janet and intrepid reporter Robbie Robertson (Lamorne Morris), a fixture of the extended Spider-Man universe, Reilly has to figure out how to stop the city from spinning out of control.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrepid
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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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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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Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
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Miller is one of the badass women who have starred in the Power Universe, a franchise that does a great job of spotlighting strong and fearless female characters.
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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And if the heat doesn’t get to you first, the humidity is sure to make a valiant attempt.
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He had been dressed as a woman among the king’s daughters in order to avoid participating in the Trojan War and ultimately his fate to die a young heroic death, as opposed to a long life of obscurity.
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Although Bichette now plays for the Mets, his accomplishments with the Blue Jays continue to resonate throughout the city, especially after a heroic moment in last year’s Fall Classic.
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Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
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Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
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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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“Intrepid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrepid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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