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.—
John Evelyn
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He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery
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From families torn apart to moments of hope emerging in the face of unspeakable tragedy to incredible bravery against the odds, each episode reveals the human cost and resilience born out of chaos.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The state’s award for civilian bravery is named for her, and was presented Thursday morning in the House Chamber.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Brian Driscoll won awards for bravery and valor and led hostage rescue teams before briefly serving as acting FBI director this year.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The state’s award for civilian bravery is named for her, and was presented Thursday morning in the House Chamber.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Brian Driscoll won awards for bravery and valor and led hostage rescue teams before briefly serving as acting FBI director this year.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
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 22 Sep. 2025.
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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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