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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Uthmeier has taken a courageous stand, and should finish the fight.
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Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Smart and courageous action to cut DOC’s remaining vacancies can free up nearly $100 million more next year to deliver on the mayor’s community safety commitments that inspired hope in so many people.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
What to read next The series is told from three perspectives, including the fictional Prime Minister Shinji Azuma (Fumiyo Kohinata), the power plant’s courageous manager, Yoshida (Koji Yakusho), and several workers who risked their lives to prevent the worst-case scenario from taking shape.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
Kittle can only hope his successful and courageous takedown of the massive spider is how his rehab goes.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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Kimberly Bird, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Smart and courageous action to cut DOC’s remaining vacancies can free up nearly $100 million more next year to deliver on the mayor’s community safety commitments that inspired hope in so many people.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
What to read next The series is told from three perspectives, including the fictional Prime Minister Shinji Azuma (Fumiyo Kohinata), the power plant’s courageous manager, Yoshida (Koji Yakusho), and several workers who risked their lives to prevent the worst-case scenario from taking shape.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
Kittle can only hope his successful and courageous takedown of the massive spider is how his rehab goes.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 21 May. 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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