death-defying

adjective

: very dangerous
death-defying stunts

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The 2026 Winter Olympic Games have begun and celebrities have flocked to Milan and Cortina to watch the death-defying feats of athleticism in person. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026 Super Bowl shows have also had their fair share of daring, sometimes even death-defying moments. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 4 Feb. 2026 Performers, clowns and managers talk about the risks, egos and family atmosphere at Cirque, as shots of death-defying stunts play. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026 Free Solo climber Alex Honnold is discussing his hopes for people who watched Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, which features his death-defying ascent of the Taipei 101 tower. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for death-defying

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“Death-defying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/death-defying. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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