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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He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery
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ABC News, 18 June 2026
Just, literally, 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery.
—Deb Mazzocco, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Kate Middleton's surprise appearance at Trooping the Colour in 2024 was celebrated for several reasons, chief among them her bravery in the face of her battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.
—Christopher Luu, InStyle, 13 June 2026
City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 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 22 Jun. 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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