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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the gourmet food shop is off to a brave start
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
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Recent Examples of brave
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your values ask for brave honesty.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The first trailer finds James and Odin not only braving the elements but also facing off against a pack of wild wolves.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Adjective
The day invites bold heart and brave truth working together, even when control issues surface.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Cancer, your values ask for brave honesty.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Verb
Day 1 of the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill brought excitement, cheers and thousands of people from all over the world who braved scorching heat to celebrate soccer and Philadelphia.
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Dan Snyder,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
The first trailer finds James and Odin not only braving the elements but also facing off against a pack of wild wolves.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
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Although Argentina recovered from the defeat and reached the final, the Cameroon team’s courageous performance has become the stuff of World Cup legend.
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Marmo sees Bruce’s life as tragical, comical but also adventurous and courageous.
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So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.
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Soccer – football in much of the world – has a long and wonderful tradition of singing, whether that be in praise of their favorite players, mocking opponents (sometimes, brutally so) or simply urging their team forward.
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Firefighters confront a stubborn blaze inside a 500,000-square-foot frozen-food warehouse built like a giant cooler, with burning foam insulation, solar panels and ammonia lines complicating the multi-day battle.
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Jessie, confronting her abandonment trauma, blames technology after being separated with Bullseye, but ultimately helps a tech toy, Smarty Pants, to connect Bonnie with a new friend.
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From concept to execution, this fearless athlete will push herself to the limit with a record-setting stunt that no high diver has ever attempted.
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Scorpio The sign symbolized by the Scorpion is co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, leading your kiddo to be quite dynamic, fearless, magnetic, and powerful.
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There are five equally lovely cover fabrics to choose from, all of which are Oeko-Tex-certified for baby-soft skin, and are machine washable to make their life a little bit easier.
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The kitchen is quite small but nicely renovated (the tile floors are lovely).
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Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal.
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.
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The valiant effort was the impetus to a viable political career and is but one in a long line of accomplishments from the esteemed congresswoman, whose political career is now coming to a close.
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Diamondbacks center fielder Jorge Barrosa made a valiant diving effort to catch the ball, and Adames would’ve easily been doubled off had Barrosa caught it.
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Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
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The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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