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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
Adjective
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But a courageous governor, LeRoy Collins, fought his heart out for voting rights and fair apportionment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Bolton Hill neighbors react Neighbors called her actions courageous.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Drag is a wonderful and versatile art form that offers joy and freedom of expression.—
Rachel del Guidice,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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It’s been really wonderful to have you on today.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
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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 shatteringly crispy skin on these chicken thighs is achieved without frying, meaning less mess and oil, but the same lovely crunchy result.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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There’s going to be a little inkling of the night shift personality in the next season, which will be lovely.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 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
Adjective
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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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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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