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as in gayety
dressy clothing
children in their Sunday bravery
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it took great bravery to rescue the baby trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of bravery
Despite the initial wave of dissension, Hyun-ju has championed herself as a fan favorite on social media due to her cunning, bravery, wit and relatability.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
This year’s ceremony was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and the true superheroes – the firefighters and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication and sacrifice helped protect lives and property.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
His support, loyalty, bravery, and wisdom inspire me to always be my best.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Remembering only Auschwitz also obscures the bravery of non-Jewish rescuers who risked their lives to aid Jews.
—Martin Kimel, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bravery
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
This year’s ceremony was dedicated to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires and the true superheroes – the firefighters and emergency responders whose bravery, dedication and sacrifice helped protect lives and property.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
His support, loyalty, bravery, and wisdom inspire me to always be my best.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Remembering only Auschwitz also obscures the bravery of non-Jewish rescuers who risked their lives to aid Jews.
—Martin Kimel, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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From dazzling attire to handmade treasures, Baton Rouge’s talented makers and artisans are redefining how visitors celebrate and remember Mardi Gras.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Johnson’s Trump later goes after Zelensky’s attire.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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The heroism of our firefighters — during the Palisades fire and every single day — is without question.—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
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Those award-winning victimhood stereotypes equate social grievances with mundane heroism while Leigh’s close-up view of individual psychological stress seems designed to overpower banal politicization.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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To majorly commit, request everyone show up in tea-time finery—hats and all.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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But for all its imperial finery and grandeur, the waltz was the people’s dance.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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He was deployed to Italy, where his conspicuous gallantry in combat earned him the Military Cross.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Jan. 2020
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Crank up the gallantry, crank up the generosity: Send a spark of love and novelty into the black cloud.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Embedded in her designs are flowers, fruits, and intricate patterns inspired by traditional textiles and 19th-century costumes.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Warren comes off as shrill and cloying when compared with Julie Andrews' perfect voice and unaffected sweetness, and the high-school-grade set design and categorically ugly costumes are that much more dismal when compared to the vivid production of the 1997 fairy tale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Darnold shattered his previous career bests by completing 66.2% of his passes for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Flack’s incoming winner bests Tate McRae's So Close to What.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
27 Nov. 2024
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Françoise wanders away from us, from the room, into her own thoughts, solemn yet full of gaiety.—
Carlos Valladares,
ARTnews.com,
27 June 2024
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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