risk-taker
noun
: a person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve a goal
I'm not much of a risk-taker.
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On the red carpet, Emma Corrin has become known as a bona fide risk-taker, rocking everything from pantless Miu Miu tuxedos to trompe l’oeil Loewe balloon dresses.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
The vintage style of bangs are made for a stylish risk-taker.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Craig is the emotional anchor — a man who evolves from fearless risk-taker to a loving father, ultimately choosing to step away from war.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Newsom is more of a policy wonk, a greater risk-taker and is more willing to venture into challenging and even hostile settings.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
The vintage style of bangs are made for a stylish risk-taker.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Craig is the emotional anchor — a man who evolves from fearless risk-taker to a loving father, ultimately choosing to step away from war.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Newsom is more of a policy wonk, a greater risk-taker and is more willing to venture into challenging and even hostile settings.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for risk-taker
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“Risk-taker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risk-taker. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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