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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
While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.
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Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Oli Kay is bravely taking on those who are willing to die on that hill.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Some even bravely watched the film with their legs and toes dangling into the salt water while sitting on floaties, others on stand-up paddleboards and kayaks.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
However, the search took a dark turn when local police got another 911 call -- from Denise herself, bravely placed using her abductor’s cell phone.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Shutter Island is often compared to Hitchcock movies, which is appropriate since Leo gives a performance that’s on par with Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant, two previous Hollywood stars who bravely went dark while working with a master filmmaker.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Choosing what is authentic to you now and bravely being bold with your words and actions.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Ricky fought bravely, not just in the ring, but in his journey through life.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.
—Big Think, 18 Oct. 2025
Oli Kay is bravely taking on those who are willing to die on that hill.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Some even bravely watched the film with their legs and toes dangling into the salt water while sitting on floaties, others on stand-up paddleboards and kayaks.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 Oct. 2025
However, the search took a dark turn when local police got another 911 call -- from Denise herself, bravely placed using her abductor’s cell phone.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Shutter Island is often compared to Hitchcock movies, which is appropriate since Leo gives a performance that’s on par with Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant, two previous Hollywood stars who bravely went dark while working with a master filmmaker.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Choosing what is authentic to you now and bravely being bold with your words and actions.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Ricky fought bravely, not just in the ring, but in his journey through life.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
Adverb
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The Academy’s failure to recognize these shifts reflects a disconnection from the realities faced by Iranian artists who courageously seek to redefine their narratives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The song encourages women to love courageously while guarding their hearts.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Amid the sea of handmade signs, American flags waved brightly in the morning sun.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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At just 51 years old, D’Angelo joined the ranks of many Black luminaries who shined brightly but not long.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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More recently however this dynamic has changed as bitcoin and other assets have become more firmly entrenched in the risk-on asset category.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The evening leant into the 2016 King Kylie vibe—Kylie herself donned a bubblegum pink wig and matching latex dress—but Kendall and Hailey stayed firmly in their more understated style lexicons.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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That was colorfully communicated this week by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon , who said there may be more cockroaches in the industry after the country’s largest bank took sizeable charge-offs in the third quarter for exposure to Tricolor.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shot in a colorfully naturalistic style by Irina Lubtchansky (My Golden Days), the film occasionally switches to what looks like Super 8mm, capturing the action more intimately and playfully.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bryne’s performance is so brilliantly unhinged, such a thing of chaotic beauty, that the film would be worthy of study anyway.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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This one-pan dinner makes a brilliantly creamy mushroom sauce that gives these pork chops the perfect flavor.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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