as in brave
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Recent Examples of courageous
In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.
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Elizabeth Geddes, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.
—Quang X. Pham, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
This film poignantly shines a light on those who are victimized, and that includes the movie’s courageous director who has travelled to Cannes with his cast for this premiere.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Our government is criminalizing the courageous students who have nonviolently protested this inhumanity, which is being done in our name and with our money.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for courageous
Elizabeth Geddes, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.
—Quang X. Pham, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
This film poignantly shines a light on those who are victimized, and that includes the movie’s courageous director who has travelled to Cannes with his cast for this premiere.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Our government is criminalizing the courageous students who have nonviolently protested this inhumanity, which is being done in our name and with our money.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageous
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The most beautiful, kind, wise, brave, powerful people in my life.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
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His range, from adventurous spirit to lovestruck teen to brave hero, plays across his face with ease.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
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Additionally, there are the newcomers, fearless, fast, and ready to shake things up.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Bred in Germany centuries ago to hunt badgers, dachshunds were designed to be persistent and fearless.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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When senior Celina Frenz wasn’t dancing through defenders to create pressure, Kocher’s ability to find Meisner darting in from the left wing was the codebreaker against a valiant effort from Timnath.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The chaos of our real world is mirrored in the overcrowded mess of a Pittsburgh emergency room manned by exhausted health care workers who get punched in the face for all their heroic efforts.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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American culture has long inspired military service, with recruits seduced by action movies and promises of heroic returns to the U.S.—
Jacob Ware,
The Conversation,
12 June 2025
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Fiennes exhibits that side of him without apology, which only makes his gallant side feel all the more genuine.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Each year, Scouts, Scouters, veterans and other community groups from all over the Bay Area gather in tribute to these gallant men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.—
Karl Mondon,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Now retired, Nouveau Chapeau is helping Charis get back to bolder colors and patterns.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Running a small business is a bold and courageous endeavor.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageous. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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