bold
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Definition
If someone or something is bold, they are brave, confident, and willing to take risks. It can also describe dark, strong flavors or colors, and text printed in a thicker, darker style.
Usage & Nuances
Very common for personality, decisions, design, and food: 'a bold move', 'bold colors', 'a bold flavor'. In writing/software, 'bold' usually means the font style, often in the phrase 'in bold' or 'bold text'. For people, it is often positive, but sometimes it can mean too confident or shocking depending on context.
Example Sentences
She made a bold choice and moved to another city.
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Please write your name in bold.
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The artist used bold colors in this painting.
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That was a bold move, but it actually worked.
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I like coffee with a bold flavor.
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She's bold enough to say what everyone else is thinking.
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