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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
a gutsy coach willing to let her team improvise on the court
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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
they were gutsy enough to attempt a rescue on their own
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Recent Examples of gutsy
After losing to Oklahoma, squeaking by South Carolina and messing around with LSU aren’t gutsy showings but reflections of inconsistency.
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Pete Sampson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
The home run ended up being the difference between the Blue Jays having another inning of life as Yoshinobu Yamamoto managed to get the final three outs of the game in a gutsy relief performance.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The movie, adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s novel of the same name and following a new mother whose mental health starts deteriorating amid their isolated Montana surroundings, features one of Lawrence’s gutsiest, most visceral performances to date.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
In terms of grunt, the yacht is powered by two gutsy 2,000 hp MAN engines that enable a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
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The couple also chose an adventurous activity for their honeymoon in 1996.—
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Desserts, too, are both adventurous and delicious.—
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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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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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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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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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Knicks fans booed their valiant, heroic, oftentimes teflon team when the Hawks’ lead ballooned to 29 points midway through the third quarter.—
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Tech’s offense, which ranked top-five in the nation in yards and points per game this season, was sluggish from the start, and a valiant effort from the Red Raiders defense wasn’t enough to knock off the Ducks.—
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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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For his battle-worn, brooding rendition of the heroic outlaw in the A24 film, the Les Misérables actor shows off a long gray beard paired with silver locks—a far cry from other Robin Hoods portrayed by actors like Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Russell Crowe.—
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Her father grew up in Vichy France and was obsessed with her long-dead grandfather, Georges, a Belgian Jew with a heroic and tragic life that became a family myth.—
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“Gutsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gutsy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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