plural braveries
1
2
a
: fine clothes
wearing their Sunday bravery
b
: showy display
… the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery.—
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Examples of bravery in a Sentence
He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery
Recent Examples on the Web
The show incorporates theological and philosophical questions about the existence of God, and characters demonstrate ingenuity, bravery, resilience and compassion.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Here's to navigating our professional journeys with insight, bravery and a touch of whimsy from our inner child.
—Remi Adebonojo, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Hew Locke, the prominent Guyanese British artist, said that Piper’s art had the bravery, historical rigor and occasional humor needed for the high-profile commission.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
As the Indian government cracks down on dissent, a film that takes even nominal aim at its right wing stronghold is arguably an act of bravery.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
The scholarship, which recognizes a student that demonstrates the qualities of bravery, patriotism, individuality and kindness, is in conjunction with the Grossmont Union High School District.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Fierro has been widely lauded for his bravery, but as Dan Zak finds in this moving profile, being a hero is complicated.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 25 Mar. 2024
There are also strong themes of bravery, courage, loyalty and doing what’s right, and this take on the story is an improvement, representation-wise, from the 1980 version.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
The lopsided loss-ratio speaks to the disorganization of the larger Russian force in southern Ukraine—and also to the extreme bravery of the Ukrainian marines in Krynky.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Here's to navigating our professional journeys with insight, bravery and a touch of whimsy from our inner child.
—Remi Adebonojo, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Hew Locke, the prominent Guyanese British artist, said that Piper’s art had the bravery, historical rigor and occasional humor needed for the high-profile commission.
—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024
As the Indian government cracks down on dissent, a film that takes even nominal aim at its right wing stronghold is arguably an act of bravery.
—Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024
The scholarship, which recognizes a student that demonstrates the qualities of bravery, patriotism, individuality and kindness, is in conjunction with the Grossmont Union High School District.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Fierro has been widely lauded for his bravery, but as Dan Zak finds in this moving profile, being a hero is complicated.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 25 Mar. 2024
There are also strong themes of bravery, courage, loyalty and doing what’s right, and this take on the story is an improvement, representation-wise, from the 1980 version.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
The lopsided loss-ratio speaks to the disorganization of the larger Russian force in southern Ukraine—and also to the extreme bravery of the Ukrainian marines in Krynky.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bravery. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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bravery
noun
brav·ery
ˈbrāv-(ə-)rē 
plural braveries
1
: the quality or state of being brave : fearlessness
2
a
: fine clothes
b
: impressive or showy display
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