Synonyms of courageous
Examples of courageous in a Sentence
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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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Those seemingly random blinks were intentional, courageous, brilliant, and audacious.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The courageous astronauts made a historic mission around the moon and united us for a brief moment in this stressful, scary moment in history.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Republicans call Cunningham courageous, independent Republicans reacted swiftly to Friday’s announcement.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Those seemingly random blinks were intentional, courageous, brilliant, and audacious.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The courageous astronauts made a historic mission around the moon and united us for a brief moment in this stressful, scary moment in history.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Republicans call Cunningham courageous, independent Republicans reacted swiftly to Friday’s announcement.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 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 1 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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