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
Today’s Paper | Subscribe Weddings Trends and Ideas Imaginations Run Wild: Steering clear of more traditional venues, some couples are opting for more adventurous settings for their weddings.
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Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And, according to his owner, Amanda Cameron, it's always been noticeably long, even catching the attention of the adventurous feline's veterinarian during the pet's first appointment.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
As the first sign of the zodiac calendar, Aries are known to be adventurous thrill-seekers – and their travels match their fiery energy.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The best tiny house rentals are a neat way to explore boundaries of space with a special someone or have an adventurous getaway on a budget.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lori Gottlieb, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And, according to his owner, Amanda Cameron, it's always been noticeably long, even catching the attention of the adventurous feline's veterinarian during the pet's first appointment.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
As the first sign of the zodiac calendar, Aries are known to be adventurous thrill-seekers – and their travels match their fiery energy.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The best tiny house rentals are a neat way to explore boundaries of space with a special someone or have an adventurous getaway on a budget.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventurous
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This film is a beautiful blend of personal storytelling that highlights River Gallo’s personal journey and interweaves a daring and propulsive thriller.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Wooster Group at 50: Elizabeth LeCompte and Kate Valk reflect on decades of making daring theater together.—
Alan Light,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Seattle's beauty, brainpower, and bold investments are powering its rise in global rankings, according to the report researched by Ipsos and published by marketing firm Resonance.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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But such a bold move could very well lead to Johnson getting a pink slip from his caucus, as his Speakership barely happened, and only then with Trump’s intervention.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Those are the types of questions courageous politicians should be embracing.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With 72% of employees avoiding conflict, missed opportunities cost organizations dearly—but teams leveraging the simplest collaboration tools can more easily foster courageous communication and experience a 79% boost in transparency and effectiveness.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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In her public appearances and on social media, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has become a symbol of fearless resistance to the Trump administration’s bullying.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Mar. 2025
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The eclectic evening highlighted what is at the core of both Mosshart's artistry and Lotan's design ethos: fearless self-expression.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Malavasi, whose story is little known outside Reggio Emilia, is one of four brave heroines featured in historian Suzanne Cope’s new book, Women of War: The Italian Assassins, Spies and Couriers Who Fought the Nazis.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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This is another stark reminder of the selfless sacrifice of our brave military men and women who risk their lives around the world every day to keep us safe.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 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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More enterprising security teams escort clients to boats on the Hudson, hoping for passage.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Still, more enterprising migrants might continue to the United States.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Clients who check their investments frequently tend to experience more anxiety and are more likely to make impulsive changes.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In Trump's impulsive first term, Waltz might've been fired.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventurous. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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