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as in courageously
in a fearless manner
confronted the fact that he had inoperable cancer calmly and bravely
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as in brightly
in a manner that is colorful and tends to arouse gaiety
bravely decked houses in celebration of Independence Day
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Recent Examples of bravely
Mercifully, Aviv has bravely attempted to untangle the mother-daughter dynamic and bring it into the light.
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Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Millions of Americans were dying, including two of my best friends and many of the elders who had bravely entrusted their stories to me.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The 78-year-old troubadour bravely refused to engage in the kind of safe, predictable, by-the-numbers show that — apart from Bob Dylan and Paul Simon — too many of his baby-boomer peers are content to dole out night after night to nostalgia-craving audiences.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In a set of classified documents that one government official bravely saved and later published, the concreteness with which the lies were devised is apparent.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Millions of Americans were dying, including two of my best friends and many of the elders who had bravely entrusted their stories to me.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The 78-year-old troubadour bravely refused to engage in the kind of safe, predictable, by-the-numbers show that — apart from Bob Dylan and Paul Simon — too many of his baby-boomer peers are content to dole out night after night to nostalgia-craving audiences.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.
—Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
In a set of classified documents that one government official bravely saved and later published, the concreteness with which the lies were devised is apparent.
—Lauren Cassidy, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
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In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.—
Time,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Your team have just courageously avoided relegation on the final day.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Adverb
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Spurs started brightly against Forest but collapsed when Igor Jesus scored just before half-time.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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Lively also smiled brightly and had her hand in Reynold’s hair.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Nearly a decade later, both actors are firmly in A-list territory, balancing blockbuster franchises, fashion partnerships, and increasingly global careers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te thanked his counterpart and Paraguay's government for speaking out for Taiwan and firmly supporting Taiwan's international participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Poltz was colorfully introduced by his longtime musician friend, former San Diego Padres second baseman and third base coach Tim Flannery.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The characters are colorfully dressed but also comfortably.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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The tension between Joanna and Maura is brilliantly captured in that scene.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Tyler Samaniego, a rookie left-hander originally acquired from Pittsburgh in the Jhostynxon Garcia trade, has pitched brilliantly since making his MLB debut on April 8.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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