as in courageously
in a fearless manner
she had fearlessly backed the teaching of evolution in her school district
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Recent Examples of fearlessly
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The novel, currently on pre-sale and releasing on June 30th, distinctly mirrors Akil’s knack for beautifully crafting complex, multi-layered, and dynamic female heroines who fearlessly lead their own stories and navigate life’s difficulties.
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Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
He’s also fearlessly poised under pressure and makes plays under tight coverage in difficult spots, including one-on-one as the last man back at the offensive zone blue line.
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Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
The sophomore star attacks every corner of the strike zone, fearlessly challenging batters in spots most pitchers avoid, while processing angles and situations in real time.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Shirin argued for women’s rights and fearlessly fought for those the regime sought to silence.
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Jody Williams,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
For this, his first film, dark comedy hall of famer Mel Brooks went big, deciding that fearlessly taking on the Nazis (and the American public) would be a good introduction.
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Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
The novel, currently on pre-sale and releasing on June 30th, distinctly mirrors Akil’s knack for beautifully crafting complex, multi-layered, and dynamic female heroines who fearlessly lead their own stories and navigate life’s difficulties.
—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
He’s also fearlessly poised under pressure and makes plays under tight coverage in difficult spots, including one-on-one as the last man back at the offensive zone blue line.
—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.
—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
The sophomore star attacks every corner of the strike zone, fearlessly challenging batters in spots most pitchers avoid, while processing angles and situations in real time.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Shirin argued for women’s rights and fearlessly fought for those the regime sought to silence.
—
Jody Williams,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
For this, his first film, dark comedy hall of famer Mel Brooks went big, deciding that fearlessly taking on the Nazis (and the American public) would be a good introduction.
—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fearlessly
Adverb
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Cultivate psychological safety by courageously speaking uncomfortable truths, a quality remembered more than talent.
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And there is no more important group of people than these young women who courageously stood up.
Adverb
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Tyrion bravely led the defense of King’s Landing, betrayed outside the gates by the King’s Guard.
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While their age-defying exploits give hope to those of us bravely creaking on despite stiff backs and suspect hamstrings, the young and sprightly still dominate World Cup goalscoring.
Adverb
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Burnout, by contrast, is a harder reason for many owners to say out loud, especially when the business is still healthy, and the outward signs of success remain firmly in place.
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Meloni was firmly in the fold at a late June meeting in Berlin with the leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Poland.
Adverb
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Jefferson’s sanguine view complemented his conviction that the American people ought to boldly self-govern, unimpeded by the state.
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Be ready to build off every answer and boldly prompt for personal anecdotes that bring stories to life.
Adverb
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Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
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“Fearlessly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fearlessly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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