as in bravery
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
the moral courage to speak out against injustice when no one else will
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Recent Examples of courage
These clowns don't even have the courage of their pathetic White supremacist convictions.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
With grace, courage, and no regrets.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
In his new career as a trainer, Diaz had found the courage to explore his other interest — wrestling.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Our fellow citizens are meeting this moment with courage.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 6 Feb. 2026
With grace, courage, and no regrets.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
In his new career as a trainer, Diaz had found the courage to explore his other interest — wrestling.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Our fellow citizens are meeting this moment with courage.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courage
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But nothing compared to Vietnam when showcasing Black bravery, strength, and even political expression in the war zones of Southeast Asia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the sub-zero temperatures of winter, everyday Minnesotans have showed the nation their bravery, empathy and decency in the face of rogue agents masquerading as law enforcement officers.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both seemed hellbent on denigrating Black military achievements and glory, even bizarrely trying to have narratives of Black heroism erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Dutch-Dutch aren’t exactly known for their hardball heroism.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team of Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson were the favorites to at least get a bronze medal given Shiffrin’s prowess on the World Cup circuit and Johnson won a gold medal in downhill earlier in the Games.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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When bleeding or swelling inside one of these compartments builds up, pressure rises and begins to squeeze the muscles, nerves and blood vessels.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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On the health care side, students use a $40,000 digital anatomy table that displays the virtual image of a real cadaver to study bones, nerves and organs in layers.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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