Examples of courageous in a Sentence
She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Arians are known for their impulsive and courageous demeanor.
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
This month encourages courageous choices and trusting your own judgment to create freedom.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The godmother of the event’s 2025 edition, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was not in attendance but shared a video message encouraging the awards’ nominees to be fearless and courageous.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Fonzi’s second directorial outing tells the gripping story of Julieta, a young woman imprisoned after suffering a miscarriage, and Soledad Deza (portrayed by Fonzi herself), the courageous lawyer who dares to fight for justice in this deeply controversial and high-stakes case.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
This month encourages courageous choices and trusting your own judgment to create freedom.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The godmother of the event’s 2025 edition, supermodel Naomi Campbell, was not in attendance but shared a video message encouraging the awards’ nominees to be fearless and courageous.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025
Fonzi’s second directorial outing tells the gripping story of Julieta, a young woman imprisoned after suffering a miscarriage, and Soledad Deza (portrayed by Fonzi herself), the courageous lawyer who dares to fight for justice in this deeply controversial and high-stakes case.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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