as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she strode boldly into the political fray
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Recent Examples of boldly
And who better than Harris to pilot dancers boldly into new spaces?
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Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani The Gold Q-Hugo goes to BOUCHRA, directed by Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani, a heartfelt and evocative film that mixes animation and docu-fiction; in a year that highlights genre, this film boldly defies it.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Students must be trained to confront the fundamental questions of human existence, to think ethically, to act morally and to love humanity boldly.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Tubi, boldly built for fandom, is gifting a suite of some of Keaton's most beloved and relatable motion pictures to viewers for free on the streaming service.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Back downstairs, Loretta continues to operate under her psychic persona but boldly rats out Detective Williams for cheating as a way to earn Camila’s trust.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
In a contraption of his own making, Glenn Curtiss took to the skies in 1911, boldly becoming the first American to fly a seaplane in a quick trip from Coronado’s North Island to San Diego Bay.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Then, pick up an Aaf94 Shadowboxer Eyeshadow Crayon to boldly build out your look.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani The Gold Q-Hugo goes to BOUCHRA, directed by Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani, a heartfelt and evocative film that mixes animation and docu-fiction; in a year that highlights genre, this film boldly defies it.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Students must be trained to confront the fundamental questions of human existence, to think ethically, to act morally and to love humanity boldly.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Tubi, boldly built for fandom, is gifting a suite of some of Keaton's most beloved and relatable motion pictures to viewers for free on the streaming service.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Back downstairs, Loretta continues to operate under her psychic persona but boldly rats out Detective Williams for cheating as a way to earn Camila’s trust.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
In a contraption of his own making, Glenn Curtiss took to the skies in 1911, boldly becoming the first American to fly a seaplane in a quick trip from Coronado’s North Island to San Diego Bay.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Many students have acted boldly, and occasionally made dumb mistakes, because they were outraged by historical wrongs, incendiary speakers, cultural stereotypes, or other provocations.
—Christopher L. Eisgruber, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Then, pick up an Aaf94 Shadowboxer Eyeshadow Crayon to boldly build out your look.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boldly
Adverb
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The woman courageously walked into the living room to investigate, but paused.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Over 135 minutes, the three episodes explored how a girl fearlessly pursued her big dreams.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brilliant leaders are lifelong learners, fearlessly curious, attentive listeners, and agile thinkers.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Boldly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boldly. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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