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
Miller headed south for the new year to ride his motorcycle along the Gulf Coast, something his best friend, Sam Teasdale, said is part of his adventurous attitude.
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Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
For the more adventurous, consider an afternoon of canyoneering with an outfitter or rent a bike to explore the area.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
But eventually, our very long and adventurous relationship went up in flames, the most catastrophic breakup of my life.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Overall, this is a less-adventurous release than past chapters of Little Book, but there are a range of classic bourbon notes like vanilla, maple, honey, pear, baked apple, and that signature Jim Beam peanut note.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adventurous
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Vitale’s debut collection was one of the most anticipated of last season, and was lauded by critics as daring, original and delightfully wacky.—
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Directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, the two-part documentary explores the fascinating, hilarious, and often heartbreaking life story of one of Hollywood’s most daring satirists, tracing how laughter became Brooks’ lifelong survival tool.—
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Calf & Pony Hair The sleek, tactile surface of pony hair adds a bold edge to any accessory, creating a striking contrast in bags, hats, and footwear.—
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Simone’s performance is mesmerizing—bold, vulnerable, and transformative.—
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From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.—
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When somebody like Will Smith is courageous enough to be vulnerable and to immerse himself in, for my episode, Antarctica, the audience is able to see themselves through Will.—
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Its height and solidity gave the sense of a play structure, the crossbar that loomed above the platform a climbing feature for the truly fearless, and the rope noose perfect for swinging and letting fly if only the gallows had been built over water.—
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The fearless work of Black activists who were murdered led to historic victories in Congress and the courts.—
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Those specifics aside, more stunningly, researchers discovered that these brave, early explorers of new worlds demonstrated a different way of moving than had been previously understood.—
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If Tulsa, Oklahoma, can create this support system from scratch and help thousands of strangers succeed in a new town, any organization can adapt to support their employees in our brave, new remote world.—
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This is the perfect item for any adventuresome yogi looking to maintain their mat practice while traveling the world.—
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But behind its rear bumper, the Elevance shows its fun side because the concept SUV comes equipped with a matching camper pod trailer designed to complete an adventuresome tandem.—
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Whether it’s jet-boating in Machu Picchu with Red Savannah, rock-climbing in Colorado River’s write water rapids, or racing across Norway’s glaciers on snowmobiles, these destinations are sure to fuel an Arian’s venturous spirit.—
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These were private bankers who wanted to bring their talents and their client relationships somewhere more enterprising.—
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One question now is if there are headwinds ahead for the enterprising local Baltic national film industries.—
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adventurous. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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