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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
Even without a beta blocker, Jimmy bravely approaches.
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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
Share bravely, but ground it with practical next steps.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Speak bravely, and put agreements in writing to ward off conflict.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Two families below the poverty threshold, each with a son who fought bravely in World War II, only to return to the Mississippi Delta with nothing but PTSD to show for their troubles.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Hearts have melted online after a scared rescue dog bravely faced her fear in order to join her owner, with many viewers praising her unquestionable courage and determination.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Share bravely, and enjoy the satisfaction of creation.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Share bravely, but ground it with practical next steps.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Speak bravely, and put agreements in writing to ward off conflict.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Two families below the poverty threshold, each with a son who fought bravely in World War II, only to return to the Mississippi Delta with nothing but PTSD to show for their troubles.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Hearts have melted online after a scared rescue dog bravely faced her fear in order to join her owner, with many viewers praising her unquestionable courage and determination.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Share bravely, and enjoy the satisfaction of creation.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
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Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.—
Laura Linney,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Portage police added that while some students play the game safely using brightly colored water guns, others have created dangerous situations that can trigger panic.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every chain is covered with a rust-protective vinyl cover which may be brightly colored for visibility depending on the length and strength.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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That deeply constrains everything that occurs in the show’s first outing, which can’t see Mike, El, Dustin, Lucas, or Max grow as characters in ways that bump up against their arcs from the original show, or let the new addition Nikki (Odessa A’zion) become too firmly entrenched in their lives.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Verdict As tested at MSRP of $74,740, this SQ5 Prestige with Black Optic package sits firmly in the upper tier of compact luxury performance SUVs.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The characters are colorfully dressed but also comfortably.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sean McGinley’s sound design ties it all together with atmospheric cues that bridge the eras as do Jamie Godwin’s colorfully gorgeous projection designs.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Pat was a rare kind of person—brilliantly talented, endlessly kind, and generous in spirit.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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In September 2014, during a 3-2 victory over Barcelona, the Brazilian threw himself in the way of a close-range Jordi Alba shot, blocked the effort brilliantly and celebrated wildly after the ball was deflected behind.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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