1
as in gayety
dressy clothing
children in their Sunday bravery
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it took great bravery to rescue the baby trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of bravery
Myles Lewis-Skelly, aged 18 and in the spotlight since his emergence, displayed a boldness and bravery that pushed his team on throughout the game.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Russian ultranationalist figures such as Aleksandr Dugin have praised the Houthis for their bravery and held them up as resistance fighters against the West.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Brians was one of seven people heralded for their bravery Monday during the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office’s 35th annual Citizens of Courage Awards in Liberty Station.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Training rather than bravery In several interviews over the years, McCarthy has downplayed the notion that bravery had much to do with his actions.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Russian ultranationalist figures such as Aleksandr Dugin have praised the Houthis for their bravery and held them up as resistance fighters against the West.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Brians was one of seven people heralded for their bravery Monday during the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office’s 35th annual Citizens of Courage Awards in Liberty Station.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Training rather than bravery In several interviews over the years, McCarthy has downplayed the notion that bravery had much to do with his actions.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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There comes a moment for every leader when the clearest sign of strength is found not in agreement, compromise, or accommodation but in the clarity and courage to firmly say no.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Adding to the timeliness of this welter of Weill is the composer’s reputation for political courage.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Guests ages 21 or older are invited to wear prom attire and can meet scientists, get involved at the San Diego Archaeological Center, dig up fossils at the Paleo demo lab, dance along to live music and meet various local organizations.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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In early March, the Paris in Love star shared photos of her family of four dressed in black tie attire for the 2025 Oscars.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Country singer Craig Morgan revealed the secret behind the heroism that drives members of the military and law enforcement officers to serve others in the face of perilous situations.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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What makes ‘Aloes’ so moving is the playwright’s insistence on the heroism and integrity of these harsh choices.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Those just coming for the scary-movie finery need to temper expectations.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since arriving on Savile Row, the sons have worked with several high-profile costume designers on pieces for forthcoming productions.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Hire a really good costume designer and a really good art department.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Delaney, who has been public about his own experience with death in losing his toddler-aged son to a brain tumor, and Slate, a comedian with the soul of a poet, are each at their bests here.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her personal bests are 12.24 and 11.09, respectively.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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With the Red Army closing in, such gatherings, expressions of a desperate gaiety, a fin d’une époque efflorescence, weren’t rare.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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With the Red Army closing in, such gatherings, expressions of a desperate gaiety, a fin d’une époque efflorescence, weren’t rare.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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