as in daring
inclined or willing to take risks
let's be adventurous and take a bus into the city for New Year's Eve this year
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Recent Examples of adventurous
Her versions of jazz standards promise to be as adventurous as her ever-changing eyewear.
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New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Or is there scope to be more adventurous given this is the one side of the ground that has no function rooms or marketing suites?
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
An adventurous death trip that will magically drive them both from their hovel to the wild mountains and up to New York, from suffocating reality to absolute freedom.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Beachgoers can enjoy the calm turquoise waters and white sand, or jump on a catamaran for an adventurous day at sea.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Or is there scope to be more adventurous given this is the one side of the ground that has no function rooms or marketing suites?
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
An adventurous death trip that will magically drive them both from their hovel to the wild mountains and up to New York, from suffocating reality to absolute freedom.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
Beachgoers can enjoy the calm turquoise waters and white sand, or jump on a catamaran for an adventurous day at sea.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventurous
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The singer, who made headlines for wearing a daring naked dress by Dundas at the Vanity Fair 2023 Oscars party, returned to the annual event on Sunday, wearing another see-through style.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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In stereotypical movies, the gallant hero saves the damsel through daring, dramatic action.—
Amanda Nguyen,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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And Timothée Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan, made a splash, showing up in a bold pale yellow Givenchy suit, adorned with gold jewelry.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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New Balance 327 Shoes Everything about these New Balance shoes is chunky — the treads, the sole, and even the logo have a bold display that any maximalist dresser would find impressive.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Above all, California needs interest groups, lawmakers and a courageous governor willing to set aside politics as usual and commit to tackling hard problems.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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For mentees just starting their careers, having a safe space to discuss professional aspirations and share concerns makes all the difference in their ability to take courageous risks.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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True innovation requires fearless iteration and experimentation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The filmmaker-actor will portray a fearless inspector characterized as a devout follower of the Hindu God Ayyappa with zero tolerance for corruption.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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The actor has also emerged as a brave and outspoken advocate against harassment in the film industry, delivering a message that has served as an example and source of encouragement for many other women in the industry.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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That was incredibly brave of your brother and now sister-in-law.—
Taylor Mims,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, college kids and teens are adventuresome travel companions who enjoy a mix of outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, fine dining, and cool shopping.—
Jackie Burrell,
Parents,
29 July 2024
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Using your physical attributes to get things done will be satisfying and encourage you to be adventuresome.—
Eugenia Last,
The Mercury News,
15 July 2024
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This is before phones with cameras were ubiquitous at shows, but some enterprising fans still captured much of the set.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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The world is made up of men who make things and men who take them, says the enterprising Italian, in an echo of Runs His Horse’s assessment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2025
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Financial preparedness gives you the freedom to make informed choices, not just impulsive ones.—
Marc Shaffer,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now Donald Trump, in his impulsive and narcissistic approach to the nation's foreign policy, threatens to pull the rug out and let Putin win after all.—
Bradley Gitz,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventurous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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