bravery
noun
brav·ery
ˈbrā-və-rē 
ˈbrāv-
plural braveries
1
2
a
: fine clothes
wearing their Sunday bravery
b
: showy display
… the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery.—
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Examples of bravery in a Sentence
He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Drawing on real marine biology for its creature design, the film takes on themes of bravery and connection, with the encounters between its deep-sea characters and the human world driving the narrative.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The suicidal bravery of the Basij has become iconic in Iranian culture, including that of Basij child soldiers.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
That bravery deserves to be honored above all else.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravery
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bravery. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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bravery
noun
brav·ery
ˈbrāv-(ə-)rē
plural braveries
1
: the quality or state of being brave : fearlessness
2
a
: fine clothes
b
: impressive or showy display
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