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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
Akinola bravely and generously weaves a fabulous patchwork of memory, private life, and Nigeria’s history.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 May 2026
Mercifully, Aviv has bravely attempted to untangle the mother-daughter dynamic and bring it into the light.
—Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Margaret moved into his battle station and fought bravely, sustaining three gunshot wounds, until the British captured the post.
—Kurt Snibbe, 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
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 May 2026
Mercifully, Aviv has bravely attempted to untangle the mother-daughter dynamic and bring it into the light.
—Michael Schaub, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Margaret moved into his battle station and fought bravely, sustaining three gunshot wounds, until the British captured the post.
—Kurt Snibbe, 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
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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The sun shined brightly on Connor Darcey Memorial Field.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Artificial psychedelic imagery, from brightly colored paint mixed together to blooming black roses, also recur throughout.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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April 20 – May 20 Your mood may be harder to hide when outside expectations press too firmly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The Cardigan Once relegated to the back of office chairs as a precautionary layer, the cardigan has firmly reestablished itself as a key component of the modern work wardrobe.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 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 aurora australis shone brilliantly over Earth as astronauts watched from above.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Guiding us through the site, which was filled with a stunning profusion of brilliantly red poppies and fragrant chamomile flowers, was a local archeologist who lives and works at the site, and whose Turkish commentary was deftly translated for us by our charming guide.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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