Synonyms of courageous
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She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
the courageous decision to quit rather than obey an illegal order
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Do not let the voices of my courageous compatriots be silenced.
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Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The proud and courageous Iranian people are rising up against the tyrannical, despotic and oppressive regime that imposed its vicious rule in 1979 and has governed by fear and murder ever since.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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Tucker Reals, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
From her perspective, seeking support is not a lack of discipline, but a rational and courageous response to a complex condition that thrives in silence.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
The proud and courageous Iranian people are rising up against the tyrannical, despotic and oppressive regime that imposed its vicious rule in 1979 and has governed by fear and murder ever since.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Courageous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courageous. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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courageous
adjective
cou·ra·geous
kə-ˈrā-jəs 
: having or marked by courage : brave
courageously
adverb
courageousness
noun
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