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
This is a moment of genuine courage and growth, but it can be dismissed as snitching by viewers who can’t see past her overconfidence from several hours ago.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
But it was matched with such courage and, from these kids, a real strong desire to tell their story.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Through the voices of Thom Mayer MD, Summer Jelinek, and Jimmie Lee, a new blueprint emerges: influence isn’t wielded through power, but through resilience, purpose, and the courage to act.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Watching Zelenskyy left me thinking about political courage.
—Mordechai Gordon, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
But it was matched with such courage and, from these kids, a real strong desire to tell their story.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Through the voices of Thom Mayer MD, Summer Jelinek, and Jimmie Lee, a new blueprint emerges: influence isn’t wielded through power, but through resilience, purpose, and the courage to act.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Watching Zelenskyy left me thinking about political courage.
—Mordechai Gordon, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courage
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Ancient Rome is cool because of gladiators, Julius Caesar — and yes, the underlying lore of strength, bravery and epic feats of masculinity.—
Donie O'Sullivan,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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In many of Kim Won Suk’s dramas, there’s an inspiring character—one whose acts of kindness, compassion, bravery and loyalty motivates viewers to do the right thing in their own lives.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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While state courts have increasingly dismissed climate lawsuits as meritless, superfund laws are growing in popularity as another way to gut U.S. energy prowess.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Beyond changes in personnel, another force has worked to suppress the EU’s regulatory prowess: the imperative of competitiveness.—
ANU BRADFORD,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Apr. 2025
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Parasympathetic nerves emerge in the brain and brainstem, and sympathetic nerves arise from the spinal cord.—
Tony Sanchez,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Following a diabetic-friendly diet can help control blood glucose levels and prevent complications such as kidney, nerve, and eye damage.3 Can People With Diabetes Eat Bananas?—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courage. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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