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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
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There’s also a reporter’s brave open-mic comedy debut, a peek at what’s coming to South End and a Yelp shoutout for North Carolina barbecue.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
An international crowd of 67,966 people braved the hot Santa Clara sun to watch Switzerland face Qatar in the Bay Area’s World Cup opener at Levi’s Stadium.
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Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
14 June 2026
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Adjective
These fresher faces — Jasper Dolphin, Rachel Wolfson, Zach Holmes — prove brave and resilient when allowed to participate.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There’s also a reporter’s brave open-mic comedy debut, a peek at what’s coming to South End and a Yelp shoutout for North Carolina barbecue.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Verb
Fans in attendance braved the early heat and were rewarded with a cool breeze and the sunset in the background to set the stage for a game the entire world had their eyes on.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
An international crowd of 67,966 people braved the hot Santa Clara sun to watch Switzerland face Qatar in the Bay Area’s World Cup opener at Levi’s Stadium.
—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
14 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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When confronted by lawmakers and journalists, Adorni has struggled to explain the inconsistency between his lavish spending and modest salary.
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Joe and Angela eventually confront their own marital fractures, including Angela's desire for attention and their lack of intimacy.
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Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actress, activist, and fitness pioneer, Fonda captivated audiences in Barbarella with fearless fashion, futuristic beauty, and unforgettable blonde hair.
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The challenger plays free, takes the shot, and converts the lopsided stakes into the kind of fearless performance the incumbent literally cannot produce, because the incumbent has too much to protect.
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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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Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Panama faces England in the FIFA Men's World Cup in New Jersey.
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With the rise in demand by retail users, compute providers are also facing significant shortages, raising their prices, and are rushing to develop more hardware.
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Tunisia put up a valiant effort despite the nonstop Dutch offensive.
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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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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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