bravery

noun

brav·ery ˈbrāv-rē

ˈbrā-və-

plural braveries

: the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : the quality or state of being brave : courage

showing bravery under fire

: fine clothes

wearing their Sunday bravery

: showy display

… the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery.

John Evelyn

Example Sentences

He received a medal for bravery. children in their Sunday bravery

Recent Examples on the Web Moments before speaking to The Washington Post, his division commander awarded him a presidential medal for bravery.

Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022 Pun’s valor was rewarded with a Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the second-highest British military decoration awarded for bravery.

Jonathan Schifman, Popular Mechanics, 9 Nov. 2022 She was cited multiple times for her bravery and her life-saving work.

Rob Frehse, Liam Reilly And Claire Colbert, CNN, 1 Oct. 2022 Police Commissioner Michael Cox, speaking to reporters at the scene Sunday night, lauded the officer for his bravery and professionalism as the incident unfolded.

John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Sep. 2022 To our first responders continuing search and rescue efforts, thank you for your bravery and commitment to our people.

Gina Martinez, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2022 There was horror at the scale of destruction, and awe at the bravery and kindness that rose to meet it.

Jon Meacham, Town & Country, 30 Oct. 2022 With a name derived from the Lakota tribe’s historical Tokala Society—a group of warriors who showed bravery and leadership from a young age—Tokala is a photography series spotlighting the next generation of BIPOC climate activists.

Laia Garcia-furtado, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2022 On Instagram, her two sons with ex Tommy Lee applauded their mother’s bravery and honesty.

Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2022 See More

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