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
Under former President Joe Biden, the Department Of Defense formed a naming commission to recommend new honorees, focusing on Americans who reflected the values of courage and service, including several women and Black military heroes.
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 12 June 2025
Change is inevitable, but leadership trust can provide your team the courage to take risks, weather the storm and find the inspiration to follow you into the future.
—Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Their incredible courage and persistence, combined with the tireless work of our negotiating committee, has at last secured a deal.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Because fear may spread like a virus, but courage is contagious, too.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Oumou Fofana, Essence, 12 June 2025
Change is inevitable, but leadership trust can provide your team the courage to take risks, weather the storm and find the inspiration to follow you into the future.
—Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Their incredible courage and persistence, combined with the tireless work of our negotiating committee, has at last secured a deal.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
Because fear may spread like a virus, but courage is contagious, too.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courage
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes appalling and hailed the bravery of rescuers.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Jack Stowe, a 99-year-old U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, was honored for his bravery of enlisting in the military at only 15-years-old.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Pavement was real end-of-the-century stuff, punk’s ethos of sledgehammering critique stripped of its former heroism and shock value.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Their heroism always will be remembered so long as the love of liberty remains in the hearts of men and women.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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His offense: saving the damned with the melancholic gallantry of a real angel of history.—
Harmony Holiday,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Aspiring leaders or new managers don’t have to be in a leadership position to start building their leadership prowess.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Shortly after Toxic Town started production, Thorne and his partners brought Qureshi and her team another four-part drama that would hit the nerve of even more everyday people.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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The deployments have touched a raw nerve in California, where Democratic leaders say Trump is overstepping his constitutional authority in pursuit of political spectacle.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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“Courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courage. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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