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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
For the last 20 years, Kimberly Schlapman watched her mother bravely walk through life with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Before Public Enemy makes an appearance in the clip, Ruby Bridges is shown ending segregation, bravely walking into her elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.
—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
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Before Public Enemy makes an appearance in the clip, Ruby Bridges is shown ending segregation, bravely walking into her elementary school in New Orleans in 1960.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
While many turn to Daly’s charming expertise for help, others bravely dive in by themselves.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravely
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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 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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Ripa kept it fun and simple with a brightly colored pink shark costume to bring the viral children's tune to life with a fun twist.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The two met at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and the two stars on display – Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and Jalen Brunson of the Knicks – shone brightly.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta was firmly behind his team going to Miami.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But 2025 has firmly accelerated his move from rising talent to in-demand star with three films and three wildly different performances.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 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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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Score our favorite new finds, including a brilliantly fun garlic peeler, a thoughtful batter dispenser for pancakes, baked goods, and more, and a genius two-in-one flipper spatula.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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