: venturesomely bold in action or thought
daringness
noun
: venturesome boldness
Examples of daring in a Sentence
Adjective
a daring reporter who has covered several wars
She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.
a daring plan to steal the famous painting
She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.
ideas that are new and daring
the artist's daring use of color
Noun
Skydiving requires both skill and daring.
He performs the trick with the daring of a stuntman.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Narrated by a Spanish sailor—also a hero of Lepanto—whom Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter in an inn, the short interlude is mostly composed of the daring story of the captive’s escape through the intercession of a lovely and beautiful Moorish woman named Zoraida.
—Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
The most daring of the time began partaking in motorcycle hillclimbs, which became the foundation of American motorcycle competitions.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Deadline was on the ground for the event, which has developed a reputation for assembling more daring conference schedules than many rivals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Narrated by a Spanish sailor—also a hero of Lepanto—whom Don Quixote and Sancho Panza encounter in an inn, the short interlude is mostly composed of the daring story of the captive’s escape through the intercession of a lovely and beautiful Moorish woman named Zoraida.
—Ed Simon
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
But in both the case of the watch and the clock that inspired it, the designs aren’t simply about keeping time, but about representing it with real daring and artistry.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
The most daring of the time began partaking in motorcycle hillclimbs, which became the foundation of American motorcycle competitions.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for daring
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“Daring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daring. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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