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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
And in 2023’s Hijab Butch Blues, Lamya H (a pseudonym) bravely reimagines the stories of important women from Islamic history, noting parallels with her own contemporary struggles.
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Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Tudor has bravely leapt aboard a sinking ship.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But what happens on the ground will be up to Iranians, who bravely took to the streets this winter to demand their freedom — and are now waiting for the bombing to return and finish the job.
—Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2026
And Oprah has faced this shame and blame so publicly and has bravely and vulnerably continued to share her story.
—Jessica Firger, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Pasha, as he is known, bravely stood up against the Russian government’s endeavor to indoctrinate students nationwide after the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
This Oscar-winning documentary was decades ahead of its time, bravely exposing the manipulation tactics used by religious leaders.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
Joshua Patten was a clipper captain in the 1850s, racing bravely – and perhaps recklessly – through the most dangerous waters in the hemisphere to transport goods in hopes of earning a huge payday.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Cowards habitually flee what is painful, while someone who acts bravely because of excessive confidence is simply reckless.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Hafsa Lodi, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Tudor has bravely leapt aboard a sinking ship.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
But what happens on the ground will be up to Iranians, who bravely took to the streets this winter to demand their freedom — and are now waiting for the bombing to return and finish the job.
—Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2026
And Oprah has faced this shame and blame so publicly and has bravely and vulnerably continued to share her story.
—Jessica Firger, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026
Pasha, as he is known, bravely stood up against the Russian government’s endeavor to indoctrinate students nationwide after the country’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
This Oscar-winning documentary was decades ahead of its time, bravely exposing the manipulation tactics used by religious leaders.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Jan. 2026
Joshua Patten was a clipper captain in the 1850s, racing bravely – and perhaps recklessly – through the most dangerous waters in the hemisphere to transport goods in hopes of earning a huge payday.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Cowards habitually flee what is painful, while someone who acts bravely because of excessive confidence is simply reckless.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
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Tracy spent every moment of retirement courageously battling the devastating effects of CTE.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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HIs wife, Sia Thao, organized the family’s escape from their village, keeping her sisters-in-law and the children together and courageously handling being questioned by police who were looking for her husband.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Adding a rinse aid will allow glassware to shine more brightly after going through the dishwasher.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the director, the most important improvement came to the opening credits, which feature white text on a stark white background, as brightly colored breakfast cereal cascades in slow motion onto a boy’s upturned face.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Zest the limes first, then roll them firmly on the counter a few times before halving and juicing.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday Crockett criticized Talarico for not standing firmly against the super PAC ads.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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And the patchwork style of Brij Sadanah’s direction enhances the colorfully over-the-top story, which recasts Wuthering Heights as a sensationalistic revenge drama.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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For a good chunk of this century, however, he has become known mostly for his lush and colorfully vivid covers for Marvel.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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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,
16 Feb. 2026
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The underlying facts tell a remarkable story of how Isom is leading American brilliantly and boldly.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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