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1
: bold in manner or conduct : impudent
2
usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web It’s long been a favorite with bold-faced stars and creatives. Mark Ellwood, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2023 Before that, bold-faced celebrities such as Brooke Shields, Juliette Lewis, Cassie, Indya Moore, Becky G and Chelsea Handler starred in a bra campaign centered around women’s journeys towards self-love and acceptance,. Anna Tingley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2023 There’s a reason that in its 90 year history, it’s drawn the likes of such bold-faced names as Maria Callas, Gregory Peck, Johnny Depp, Madonna, Marc Jacobs, Cindy Crawford and Cristian Ronaldo. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bold-faced was in 1591

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Cite this Entry

“Bold-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bold-faced. Accessed 13 Jul. 2023.

Kids Definition

bold-faced

adjective
-ˈfāst
1
: bold in manner or conduct
2
usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface
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