boldness
Americannoun
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lack of hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger; courage.
Some members of the LGBTQ community have been murdered because of their boldness in living as their true selves and not as society tried to force them to live.
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refusal to be held back by the opinion or judgment of others.
I admire your boldness in standing up on this issue; thank you for your candid words.
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lack of regard for the rules of propriety or morality; impudence or brazenness.
In the early 20th century many people were shocked at the boldness and sexual innuendos that emerged in song.
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the fact or quality of going beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action; visionary or imaginative character.
With boldness, leadership, and determination, we are leveraging today's successes into a smarter city for all of our residents.
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the quality of being visually striking, arresting, flashy, etc..
If you are someone who is generally perceived as meek and mild, then a little boldness in your wardrobe and your makeup would revamp your look.
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These champions of “free thought” landed on boldness and strength as guiding stars.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
"It's a time to act. It's a time for boldness."
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The boldness of these aspirations is accentuated by Mr. Woolfson’s candor about how far we stand from achieving any of them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In the end, it wasn’t Roldan’s talent that got him a scholarship as much as it was the boldness of his mother Ana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The boldness in my chest is growing, taking up all the air.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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