bravery

noun

brav·ery | \ ˈbrāv-rē

, ˈbrā-və-\

plural braveries

Definition of bravery

1 : 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

2a : fine clothes wearing their Sunday bravery

b : showy display the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery— John Evelyn

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

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Greengrass’s answer lies in the simple bravery of Viljar, a wounded teenager played masterfully by Jonas Strand Gravli. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, "Paul Greengrass’s New Netflix Film, 22 July, Is Excruciating and Essential," 10 Oct. 2018 For nearly 20 years, Reiko Nagumo has been a fixture at the California Museum, telling visiting students about the bravery of her childhood friend, Mary Frances White. — Stephen Magagnini, sacbee, "Long-lost childhood friends reunited more than 70 years after WWII tore them apart | The Sacramento Bee," 23 Jan. 2018 But Herrera’s valiance and skills as one of the Mexican Revolution’s most successful soldaderas are an example of the bravery and sacrifices women during this time made to change the history of Mexico’s politics — and should not be forgotten. — Teen Vogue, "Mexican Revolutionary Petra Herrera Posed as a Man to Fight for Her Country," 1 Apr. 2019 But both of us have seen how political leadership, funding, innovation and individual acts of bravery and compassion can change the world. — Marissa G. Muller, Glamour, "Lady Gaga Wrote a Powerful Essay About Mental Health Awareness," 10 Oct. 2018 But both of us have seen how political leadership, funding, innovation and individual acts of bravery and compassion can change the world. — Marissa G. Muller, Allure, "Lady Gaga Wrote an Emotional Op-Ed on Suicide and Mental Health," 10 Oct. 2018 But many people who worked in Washington, D.C., at the time, credit the bravery and the patriotism of those flight passengers and the crew with saving so many lives. — Fox News, "Nation marks 17 years since attacks of Sept. 11," 12 Sep. 2018 What an incredible story of hope, humanity, bravery and skill. — Rita Thompson, Billboard, "John Legend, Tyra Banks and More Celebrate Thailand Cave Rescue: See the Tweets," 10 July 2018 Sacha is a comedic genius who shocks you with his audacity, bravery and inventiveness. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Sacha Baron Cohen series debuts Sunday on Showtime," 9 July 2018

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