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
Only months after the attacks, Spike Lee took on 9/11 with a boldness that only 15 years of provocative filmmaking — and a lifetime of loving New York — could sharpen into an artist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
A survey of the Young British Artist spotlights the intimacy and boldness that have characterized her vision, as well as the ripening wisdom of her latest work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
While stage designs vary in boldness, songs range from pop to heavy rock and electro and are performed in diverse languages from Maltese to Albanian.
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
The boldness in my chest is growing, taking up all the air.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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