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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Ukraine’s boldness has impressed the Trump administration, Alexander Stubb, the president of Finland, told the Financial Times this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
At first glance, one might think the boldness brimming from Rebecca Zlotowski’s “A Private Life” has something to do with the film being Jodie Foster’s first entirely French-speaking role.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
They called it "a groundbreaking watch collection that combines joyful boldness and positive provocation with fine watchmaking".
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Kochuba says that in turn reinforces the boldness of day traders and systematic, trend-following hedge funds who buy dips in stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
She seemed determined to awaken more boldness in me.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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