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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
Speak bravely, since truth clears fog and fear.
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Dashcam video shows bystanders Boris and Sofia Gurman, the first victims of the attack, fatally shot after bravely trying to disarm one of the shooters.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
This is one of the worst of them, with Alec Baldwin bravely fighting to bring Medgar Evers’s assassin to justice while Whoopi Goldberg cheers him on and cries.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
For those bravely aiming to master a wing, Peace recommends practicing first with a soft gel liner.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Norita, up until then a quiet housewife with no involvement in politics, joined a coterie of mothers who bravely went public with their demand that the government reveal the whereabouts of their missing children.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2025
David had been bravely battling cancer over the past few years, yet continued to pour his heart into every part of Save Khaki United.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Dashcam video shows bystanders Boris and Sofia Gurman, the first victims of the attack, fatally shot after bravely trying to disarm one of the shooters.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
This is one of the worst of them, with Alec Baldwin bravely fighting to bring Medgar Evers’s assassin to justice while Whoopi Goldberg cheers him on and cries.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
For those bravely aiming to master a wing, Peace recommends practicing first with a soft gel liner.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.
—Bernadette Keith, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Norita, up until then a quiet housewife with no involvement in politics, joined a coterie of mothers who bravely went public with their demand that the government reveal the whereabouts of their missing children.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2025
David had been bravely battling cancer over the past few years, yet continued to pour his heart into every part of Save Khaki United.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
Adverb
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Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously, even if we’re terrified initially.—
Ranjay Gulati,
CNBC,
28 Nov. 2025
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The woman courageously walked into the living room to investigate, but paused.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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If the guide as a whole doesn’t reflect the full story of the American South, at least two brightly shining stars do.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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How to Watch Ole Miss vs The Citadel The Rebels arrive Saturday afternoon in Oxford, sitting at 8-1, fresh off a convincing 30-14 win and firmly in the top-10 national picture heading into the final stretch of the season.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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The film is set firmly during the Crimean War in the 1850s.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Abundance comes from simply being yourself — boldly, colorfully, unapologetically.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
23 Dec. 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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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Luckily my colleague Kate Kassin’s brilliantly unexpected Black Vinegar Chicken With Radishes has shaken things up, showing me just how delicious cooked radishes can be.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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