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as in attire
dressy clothing
children in their Sunday bravery
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as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
it took great bravery to rescue the baby trapped in the burning building
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Recent Examples of bravery
While the novel seems to equate bravery, as manifested through behavior in the bullring, with moral clarity, here the emblem of bravery has been turned into garbage.
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Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Fritzie survived — a story of brutality, of profound bravery, of desperate kindness and of the unyielding resilience that carried her into a life devoted to remembrance and education.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
However, those 186 minutes were enough to showcase the bravery, physicality, and attacking intent that have attracted Premier League clubs.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Because of his act of bravery in the light of injustice, he was gunned down.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
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Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Fritzie survived — a story of brutality, of profound bravery, of desperate kindness and of the unyielding resilience that carried her into a life devoted to remembrance and education.
—Bernard Cherkasov, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
However, those 186 minutes were enough to showcase the bravery, physicality, and attacking intent that have attracted Premier League clubs.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Because of his act of bravery in the light of injustice, he was gunned down.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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Brockman was unable to say which group the man in the Native attire belonged to.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Lately, celebs have been ditching heels and dresses for more relaxed red carpet attire, and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Sundance Film Festival outfit is no different.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Even in a cautious world, courage occupies a permanent place.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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Because pretty much everywhere else but the Kennedy Center on this frigid winter night, the country was more focused on fury than finery.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Come early evening, guests emerge from their suites to strut their evening finery (a brand parade of Loro Piana loafers, Casablanca silk shirts, Richard Mille watches, Missoni dresses, Hermès bags) and converge on the terrace for cocktails.—
Lanie Goodman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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Israel — home to more Holocaust survivors than any other country — marks its remembrance day, Yom HaShoah, on the anniversary of the April 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, emphasizing the heroism of the Jewish insurgents who resisted the Nazi terror.—
Vanessa Gera,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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This movie has positive themes of heroism, courage, and the power of family and prayer.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ten feet away from him, a man walked around dressed in a Pokémon costume.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Given that the Ash clan came from a far darker place psychologically and historically than the Wind Traders, Scott wanted their costumes and accessories to go in an entirely different direction.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
15 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There were old ladies’ sequin dresses and their Sunday best.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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