Bold
adjective
Having or showing confidence or courage.
They made a bold decision to quit their jobs and start a new business.
Often appears as...
- bold move
- bold stroke
adjective
Standing out, very noticeable.
She wore a bold red dress.
Often appears as...
- bold colour
- bold pattern
adjective
Not afraid to break the rules or do things differently.
The designer's use of unconventional materials is a bold statement.
Often appears as...
- bold statement
- bold approach
adjective
Clear, distinct, easy to see or read.
Please make the title of the document bold.
Often appears as...
- bold text
- bold print
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A typeface or letter in bold style.
For the headings, use a bold.
Often appears as...
- use a bold
- print in bold
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Technical
adjective
Direct and without embarrassment; impudent.
A bold child who always interrupts
Often appears as...
- bold child
- bold remark
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Disapproving
adjective
Having or showing confidence or courage.
They made a bold decision to quit their jobs and start a new business.
Often appears as...
- bold move
- bold stroke
adjective
Standing out, very noticeable.
She wore a bold red dress.
Often appears as...
- bold colour
- bold pattern
adjective
Not afraid to break the rules or do things differently.
The designer's use of unconventional materials is a bold statement.
Often appears as...
- bold statement
- bold approach
adjective
Clear, distinct, easy to see or read.
Please make the title of the document bold.
Often appears as...
- bold text
- bold print
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A typeface or letter in bold style.
For the headings, use a bold.
Often appears as...
- use a bold
- print in bold
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Direct and without embarrassment; impudent.
A bold child who always interrupts
Often appears as...
- bold child
- bold remark
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Confident Action
Use 'bold' to describe actions taken with strong self-assurance or risk.
She made a bold move in negotiating with the company's CEO personally.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizes Courage
'Bold' suggests bravery in facing fears or difficult situations.
It was a bold act to protect the townspeople despite the danger.
Pro Tip 1/2Confident Action
Use 'bold' to describe actions taken with strong self-assurance or risk.
She made a bold move in negotiating with the company's CEO personally.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizes Courage
'Bold' suggests bravery in facing fears or difficult situations.
It was a bold act to protect the townspeople despite the danger.
Pro Tip 1/2Confident Action
Use 'bold' to describe actions taken with strong self-assurance or risk.
She made a bold move in negotiating with the company's CEO personally.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizes Courage
'Bold' suggests bravery in facing fears or difficult situations.
It was a bold act to protect the townspeople despite the danger.
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The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
or breaks it you know if he if he hadn't been there we would have been trying to do it all completely differently with camera traps and it would have been a lot harder but because he don't know was because of his character he was bold he was confident he was trusting um it completely
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Jeffrey Brown: How we...
and uncharacteristically bold in their violence. What we found out was the exact opposite. Most of the young people who were out there on the streets are just trying to make it on the streets. And we also found out that some of the most intelligent and creative
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How to create a great...
hsbc to help the bank expand globally real words like uber and slack are ripped right out of a dictionary and suggest attributes or benefits uber literally means an outstanding example so it works well for a company with big broad bold ambitions beyond
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Black Holes PIPE National...
University he searched the universe to find anything that could warp space-time as much as a rotating black hole what he found led him to make a bold and ambitious hypothesis which is based on something that is still theoretical it's
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How brass instruments...
produce the different notes within it. And those notes finally emerge through the flared bell opening at the end. What started as a deep breath and a vibrating buzz on the lips has now been transformed into a bold and brassy tune.
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
hand raising the cubs will also help prepare them for their future lives at the zoo as the cubs have become bolder at home charles thinks it's time for spot and stripe to increase their socialization with the
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Hungry Cheetah Cubs Need...
with dwindling energy chile must choose our target wisely but the kittens especially the bold cub chassa are a
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
eventually she'd lose his courage perhaps a son will be bolder
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Leopard Learns How to...
Eventually she loses courage. Perhaps her son will be bolder.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
eventually she loses courage perhaps a son will be bolder
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The Elusive Iberian Lynx...
or breaks it you know if he if he hadn't been there we would have been trying to do it all completely differently with camera traps and it would have been a lot harder but because he don't know was because of his character he was bold he was confident he was trusting um it completely
Video examples
Jeffrey Brown: How we...
and uncharacteristically bold in their violence. What we found out was the exact opposite. Most of the young people who were out there on the streets are just trying to make it on the streets. And we also found out that some of the most intelligent and creative
Video examples
How to create a great...
hsbc to help the bank expand globally real words like uber and slack are ripped right out of a dictionary and suggest attributes or benefits uber literally means an outstanding example so it works well for a company with big broad bold ambitions beyond
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Black Holes PIPE National...
University he searched the universe to find anything that could warp space-time as much as a rotating black hole what he found led him to make a bold and ambitious hypothesis which is based on something that is still theoretical it's
Video examples
How brass instruments...
produce the different notes within it. And those notes finally emerge through the flared bell opening at the end. What started as a deep breath and a vibrating buzz on the lips has now been transformed into a bold and brassy tune.
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
hand raising the cubs will also help prepare them for their future lives at the zoo as the cubs have become bolder at home charles thinks it's time for spot and stripe to increase their socialization with the
Video examples
Hungry Cheetah Cubs Need...
with dwindling energy chile must choose our target wisely but the kittens especially the bold cub chassa are a
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
eventually she'd lose his courage perhaps a son will be bolder
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Leopard Learns How to...
Eventually she loses courage. Perhaps her son will be bolder.
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BBC Earth 50 Top Natural...
eventually she loses courage perhaps a son will be bolder
Example 1 of 10
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Owain Yeoman
Welsh Actor
I think from an actor's point of view, you always want something to play that's dramatic or something that feels like it could be very bold in choice. And of course, the boldest possible choice you could play at the end of a character's life is death.
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Kirti Kulhari
Indian Actress
I am ready to go super bold. I would like to thank not just my husband but even my in-laws, who have had no problems with my bold characters. You may find it surprising that we all discuss my scripts on the dining table.
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Kyler Murray
American Football Player
It didn't matter what it was. I was always making bold statements at school. Ever since I've always had a passion for clothes, shoes and that type of stuff.
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Kevin McHale
American Actor
I really respect certain brands, mixing and matching and having your own look regardless. Having a bold look.
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Tom Peters
American Businessman
Business is about people. It's about passion. It's about bold ideas, bold small ideas or bold large ideas.
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Nikki Tamboli
I like someone who has a strong personality, who speaks boldly and makes people uncomfortable sometimes.
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Francois Nars
French Businessman
We are not afraid to be a bit different, to make shades that are bold.
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EJ Johnson
American Celebrity
I think that NYC naturally brings out a bolder personality in people.
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Bozoma Saint John
American Businesswoman
I'm bold in personality, I'm hella tall, and I'm hella black.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
The bold are helpless without cleverness.
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Owain Yeoman
Welsh Actor
I think from an actor's point of view, you always want something to play that's dramatic or something that feels like it could be very bold in choice. And of course, the boldest possible choice you could play at the end of a character's life is death.
Quote examples
Kirti Kulhari
Indian Actress
I am ready to go super bold. I would like to thank not just my husband but even my in-laws, who have had no problems with my bold characters. You may find it surprising that we all discuss my scripts on the dining table.
Quote examples
Kyler Murray
American Football Player
It didn't matter what it was. I was always making bold statements at school. Ever since I've always had a passion for clothes, shoes and that type of stuff.
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Kevin McHale
American Actor
I really respect certain brands, mixing and matching and having your own look regardless. Having a bold look.
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Tom Peters
American Businessman
Business is about people. It's about passion. It's about bold ideas, bold small ideas or bold large ideas.
Quote examples
Nikki Tamboli
I like someone who has a strong personality, who speaks boldly and makes people uncomfortable sometimes.
Quote examples
Francois Nars
French Businessman
We are not afraid to be a bit different, to make shades that are bold.
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EJ Johnson
American Celebrity
I think that NYC naturally brings out a bolder personality in people.
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Bozoma Saint John
American Businesswoman
I'm bold in personality, I'm hella tall, and I'm hella black.
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Euripides
Greek Poet
The bold are helpless without cleverness.
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