Synonyms of courageous
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She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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First, four courageous astronauts successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center aboard Artemis II, which will attempt the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Help keep the center courageous.
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The honors, which were announced March 31, recognize the most compelling, rigorous and courageous environmental journalism across all media formats.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Others fell in love with the small corgi walking at the front of the group, at times circling back like a courageous leader making sure nobody got left behind.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Help keep the center courageous.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The honors, which were announced March 31, recognize the most compelling, rigorous and courageous environmental journalism across all media formats.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Others fell in love with the small corgi walking at the front of the group, at times circling back like a courageous leader making sure nobody got left behind.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for courageous
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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