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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
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.
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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
Newcomers Preito and Sanchez, both of whom are excellent, bravely display their bodies.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Not having clarity over the first building block of the team is not ideal in a league that is becoming increasingly about pressing and the ability to bravely play through teams, as City failed to do against Spurs.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Fewer than 18 months ago, the Seleção international spoke bravely about his battles against depression following the World Cup in 2022 to ESPN.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Illness devastates the novel’s humble, endearing protagonist, who bravely crosses class boundaries in her enthralling search for peace.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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
Newcomers Preito and Sanchez, both of whom are excellent, bravely display their bodies.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Not having clarity over the first building block of the team is not ideal in a league that is becoming increasingly about pressing and the ability to bravely play through teams, as City failed to do against Spurs.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Fewer than 18 months ago, the Seleção international spoke bravely about his battles against depression following the World Cup in 2022 to ESPN.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Illness devastates the novel’s humble, endearing protagonist, who bravely crosses class boundaries in her enthralling search for peace.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 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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From Hollywood soundstages to Paris runways and Brooklyn’s creative hubs, Black excellence continued to shine brightly—proving that no matter the city or season, culture never takes a day off.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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And, of course, blue skies and a brightly shining sun.—
Fiona Mozley,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Fill a large pot nearly to the top with loose potting soil, and press in each plant firmly, leaving plenty of room for growth underneath.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Entering the game, Nacua had only found the end zone once but had already racked up 503 receiving yards on 42 catches, putting him firmly on pace to challenge former Detroit Lions wideout Calvin Johnson’s single-season record of 1,964 yards set in 2012 with Matthew Stafford as his quarterback.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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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One expert, reflecting on personal experience, put it more colorfully.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nearly four months after being named Dolphins general manager in 2016, Grier and executive vice president Mike Tannenbaum brilliantly traded the 42nd and 107th picks to move up four spots to draft four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard, who retired last week.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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My children have managed brilliantly as well.—
Michael Holden,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Bravely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravely. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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