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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
Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.
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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
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
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
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
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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Their container, a rectangular cell, can grow to virtually any length and width — but must allow chloroplasts to pack when lights are dim and hide along its walls when light shines brightly.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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Annual With succulent foliage and large, brightly colored blooms, portulaca or moss rose makes a fabulous selection for containers in hot, dry sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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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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Everything coming from the sea is cooked brilliantly.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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This worked brilliantly when researchers could simply vacuum up the internet to train large language models.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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