as in bravely
in a fearless manner
he courageously demanded fair treatment for those who could not speak for themselves
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Recent Examples of courageously
Cultivate psychological safety by courageously speaking uncomfortable truths, a quality remembered more than talent.
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Jason Walker Psyd,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And there is no more important group of people than these young women who courageously stood up.
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Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In the film, which was based on a Pulitzer Prize nominated memoir, Betty escapes the clutches of her barbaric Iranian husband (played by Alfred Molina) and courageously smuggles herself and her daughter out of Iran.
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Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.
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Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.
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Time,
12 May 2026
Your team have just courageously avoided relegation on the final day.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Jason Walker Psyd,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
And there is no more important group of people than these young women who courageously stood up.
—
Jackson Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In the film, which was based on a Pulitzer Prize nominated memoir, Betty escapes the clutches of her barbaric Iranian husband (played by Alfred Molina) and courageously smuggles herself and her daughter out of Iran.
—
Literary Hub,
29 June 2026
In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.
—
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.
—
Time,
12 May 2026
Your team have just courageously avoided relegation on the final day.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageously
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Tyrion bravely led the defense of King’s Landing, betrayed outside the gates by the King’s Guard.
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While their age-defying exploits give hope to those of us bravely creaking on despite stiff backs and suspect hamstrings, the young and sprightly still dominate World Cup goalscoring.
Adverb
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Burnout, by contrast, is a harder reason for many owners to say out loud, especially when the business is still healthy, and the outward signs of success remain firmly in place.
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Meloni was firmly in the fold at a late June meeting in Berlin with the leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Poland.
Adverb
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Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
Adverb
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Jefferson’s sanguine view complemented his conviction that the American people ought to boldly self-govern, unimpeded by the state.
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Be ready to build off every answer and boldly prompt for personal anecdotes that bring stories to life.
Adverb
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Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.
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The novel, currently on pre-sale and releasing on June 30th, distinctly mirrors Akil’s knack for beautifully crafting complex, multi-layered, and dynamic female heroines who fearlessly lead their own stories and navigate life’s difficulties.
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Japan battled valiantly but ultimately couldn’t spend enough time on the ball to threaten Brazil.
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Wilson valiantly tried to dodge catcher Eric Haase, but the veteran applied the tag to end the inning.
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