daringness

noun

Definition of daringnessnext
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger the sheer daringness of Hannibal's trek over the Alps with the aid of elephants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daringness
  1. courage
  2. heroism
  3. bravery
  4. courageousness
  5. gallantry
  6. prowess
Noun
  • None of this would exist without the ones who came before us, that first generation that had the courage to leave everything behind.
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Leadership roles or intimidating pivots that require you to have courage are no exception.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of courage
Noun
  • The source material is one of the most influential Japanese comics of all time, a trailblazing, gender-bending story of heroism and sacrifice.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Following the daring rescue, the rescuers are being praised for their heroism.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroism
Noun
  • That employee survived and was hailed for his bravery by law enforcement at Friday’s news conference.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The teen’s twin sister, Justice Greer, praised her sister’s bravery in her final moments.
    — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bravery
Noun
  • That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Definition of courageousness
Noun
  • In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.
    — Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Definition of gallantry
Noun
  • Even Fierezza’s name is significant, as it was chosen to represent Lamborghini’s engineering prowess, design philosophy, and Italian identity.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Importantly, past engine recalls do not affect this 2026 hybrid model, solidifying its position as a winner for its blend of power, off-road prowess, and everyday utility.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of prowess
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“Daringness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daringness. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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