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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
Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
The forty-niners are elemental to our identity as a nation of brave, rugged individualists.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
For the handful of hardy fans who braved the torrential rain to watch the team at open training, there is little doubt in her abilities.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
About being brave enough to follow Virginia Woolf’s example and drown.
—Literary Hub, 5 May 2026
The forty-niners are elemental to our identity as a nation of brave, rugged individualists.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Verb
In Athens, History Shapes the Future After hovering for a millennium at the crossroads of past and present and braving a series of recent crises, the ancient metropolis is ascendant once again.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
For the handful of hardy fans who braved the torrential rain to watch the team at open training, there is little doubt in her abilities.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
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Many parents are afraid to go on the record against a school or coach for fear of retribution against their son or daughter, so for a teenager to go out on the limb and put himself up to possible ridicule was both stunning and courageous.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Galvin later confronted the man who had messaged Kianna, who told her several different stories, according to Childs’ report.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But activists say Beijing is becoming less willing to release prisoners who have confronted it over human rights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Young players can make a club fearless.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Tuttle’s fearless inquisition won’t insult your intelligence, ask your mercy or hogtie your feelings.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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The Otesaga Resort Hotel Cooperstown, New York If a pilgrimage to the National Baseball Hall of Fame is on your family vacation bucket list, combine your visit with a stay at The Otesaga Resort Hotel for a lovely lakeside getaway.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Completing the triptych is the story of yet another student in 1972, the shy Hannes (Enzo Brumm), who hopes to study poetry but is soon taken with the lovely Gundula (Marlene Burow), who is researching the neural responses of the geranium on her windowsill.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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The delay would affect low-income areas with scant resources and other neighborhoods facing challenges like high wildfire risk, historic structures or vulnerability to sea-level rise.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But as with other collectibles markets, buyers face a multitude of risks in this off-piste asset class.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Embiid’s injury status still looms after valiant efforts from his reserve teammates.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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