as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament dauntless heroes who are inclined to rush to danger, not away from it
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Recent Examples of dauntless The legacy of Susan and Mindy through this film, their dauntless self-determination and inspired leap of faith continues to burn brightly as a beacon of intent and purpose. —
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025 On Sunday, January 5, the Golden Globe Awards returned to the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles, with comedian Nikki Glaser serving as the evening’s dauntless host. —Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Anyone can give us a new rendition of Dracula, but only the most dauntless artist would attempt their own interpretation of such a totemic version of Stoker’s creation. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 For most people, that dauntless endeavor would have been enough adventure for one lifetime. —Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dauntless
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Feb. 2025 On Sunday, January 5, the Golden Globe Awards returned to the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles, with comedian Nikki Glaser serving as the evening’s dauntless host. —Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Anyone can give us a new rendition of Dracula, but only the most dauntless artist would attempt their own interpretation of such a totemic version of Stoker’s creation. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 For most people, that dauntless endeavor would have been enough adventure for one lifetime. —Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 19 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dauntless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dauntless
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Of all the courageous figures in the Great Migration, the Pullman Porters of Chicago surely stand alone.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Many of them relied on courageous individuals who have taken leaps of faith and shared information, sometimes at real personal risk.— Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2026
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Cox always had a chip on his shoulder, but also seemed invincible — and fearless.— Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
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From a legacy icon to a comeback story to one of the game’s most fearless dressers, the lineup reads like a brand deck designed to bridge generations.— Ryan Brennan April 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Her story reminds me that change often begins with one brave person willing to challenge the status quo.— Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
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Set one clear intention, then take a brave step before distractions crowd in.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Devastated by grief and horror beneath her armor, yet so valiant in public.— TIME, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
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Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.— María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026
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Yes, there are a couple of museums dedicated to the Trail of Tears and its heroic survivors.— Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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The canine’s heroic story, and his poignant connection to 9/11, is told in the new documentary Zzaslow K-427, directed by Robert Ham and produced by Adam Zaslow and Robert Ham.— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.— Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Dauntless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/dauntless. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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