bra·vo
ˈbrä-(ˌ)vō 
brä-ˈvō
plural bravos
: a shout of approval
—often used interjectionally in applauding a performance
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Mentoring and advice to the nonprofit world, all good and bravo and yes.
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Noun
Heard ‘bravo, bravo, bravo’ over the announcements.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Mentoring and advice to the nonprofit world, all good and bravo and yes.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Bravo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bravo. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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bravo
1 of 2 noun
bra·vo
ˈbräv-ō
plural bravos or bravoes
: villain sense 2, desperado
especially
: a hired assassin
bravo
2 of 2 noun
bra·vo
ˈbräv-ō
brä-ˈvō
plural bravos
: a shout of approval
—often used to applaud a performance
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