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as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the gourmet food shop is off to a brave start
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
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Recent Examples of brave
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Dachshunds are part of the hound group, according to breed classifications, and are often described as brave and tenacious.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
But for now, the best view from Turn 1 costs only the extra price of showing up early and braving the midday Texas sun.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Unfortunately, our brave men and women in law enforcement are being forced to spend their time keeping our communities safe from these violent individuals who should never have been pardoned.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Dachshunds are part of the hound group, according to breed classifications, and are often described as brave and tenacious.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
The probe has flown seven times closer to the sun than any spacecraft before while braving temperatures approaching 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit (1,300 degrees Celsius) to shed light on the plasma and magnetic field dynamics that drive the solar wind.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
But for now, the best view from Turn 1 costs only the extra price of showing up early and braving the midday Texas sun.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
Adjective
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But in Podnieks’ own country, he was celebrated and respected as a rare source of truth telling and courageous reporting on a world that was changing fast.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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What People Are Saying Thanks to the courageous survivors of Epstein's abuse, justice is coming to Andrew.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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And so for me, baseball is a wonderful place to leave everything, all the mess that the world is in, behind, and just watch these incredibly talented people exceed and do their jobs.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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Scientists have long known that dogs make wonderful companions, offering emotional support and even measurable health benefits to their human owners.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Precedents for pardon Maidstone’s campaign follows similar efforts elsewhere in the United Kingdom to confront historical injustices.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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In communities of all kinds, voters in their 20s and 30s are confronting a financial reality of rising costs, mounting debt and minimal wage growth.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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From being a runaway teen to a lawyer to a stay-at-home mom, the Indian-American comedian's journey is one of fearless reinvention rooted in unwavering authenticity.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Because artistic directors are crucial to the flourishing of any fashion house, Dreyfus’ latest also devotes space to highlighting the contributions of Louis Vuitton’s most fearless leaders — who were able to propel the label into the present day while keeping a firm grasp on its inimitable legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As the candy bowls linger from Halloween and holiday treats start to roll in, your teeth face a marathon of sugar exposure.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Despite the valiant efforts, catch-up hockey does not become them.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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