venturesomely

adverb

Definition of venturesomelynext
as in venturously

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venturesomely
  1. hardily
  2. audaciously
  3. adventurously
  4. stoutly
  5. daringly
  6. firmly
Adverb
  • Others, like many cactuses, often don’t bounce back as hardily as their reputations.
    — Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of hardily
Adverb
  • Nike has no shortage of bold sneaker designs in its archive and yet, there is perhaps no model as audaciously branded as the Air More Uptempo.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of audaciously
Adverb
  • Portland has over 500 food carts citywide, offering everything from global street food to creative comfort dishes — all at prices that make eating adventurously easy on the wallet.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of adventurously
Adverb
  • Her elder sister [Emma Borden], who had stoutly supported her during the trial, separated from her.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Moro scored for Argentina from a free kick after a five meter scrum after Australia had defended stoutly with 14 men, with Harry Potter in the sin bin.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stoutly
Adverb
  • The performance is daringly weird, perverse and outlandish, seductively charming, and, for all the flamboyance, Curry never veers out of control, never takes it too far.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Bukele has, rather daringly, embraced Bitcoin as a dollar alternative in El Salvador, although not much has come of it.
    — Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of daringly
Adverb
  • All your living room furniture should sit firmly on the rug (in a bedroom, nightstands are the exception).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Using your hands, firmly press ends down toward platter to split potatoes open.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of firmly
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“Venturesomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturesomely. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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