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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
For a young athlete competing on the world’s biggest stage, walking away required its own kind of bravery.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The people who were in prison were braver, and their bravery was not out of knowledge but out of having nothing to lose.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Old Yeller shows his bravery and becomes an unlikely ally as Travis tries to step up to his responsibilities and do the right thing.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Horror can’t work without bravery, on and off screen.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
The people who were in prison were braver, and their bravery was not out of knowledge but out of having nothing to lose.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Old Yeller shows his bravery and becomes an unlikely ally as Travis tries to step up to his responsibilities and do the right thing.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Horror can’t work without bravery, on and off screen.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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With springtime nearing, the promise of draping yourself in breezier attire is becoming more enticing — especially after such a long, cold winter.—
Rudolf Obias,
Footwear News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Defense attorneys took issue with law enforcement's description of the group's attire that night.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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What emerges is not just a portrait of a crisis, but also of quiet hope found in connection, in honesty, and in the courage to keep calling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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People who have seen physical courage modeled by others are more likely to act in heroic ways.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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Guests, including model Isobel Richmond, ballet dancer Anna Rose O’Sullivan and Lady Amelia Windsor, showed up in full McDowell finery to support.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
8 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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For example, children who participate in heroism training become more courageous, suggesting that anyone can learn to be braver.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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The Arlington Heights police chief said seen people, including five officers, a sergeant and a police commander, will be awarded a medal of valor for their heroism in getting this couple out safely at the village hall meeting on March 16.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Uhlfelder drew wide attention by dressing in a Grim Reaper costume to protest DeSantis’ refusal to shut Florida beaches during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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But, minus sets, costumes and props, opera fans have enjoyed audio-only broadcasts and recordings for decades.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 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
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Day Day Thomas matched a career-best with seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 26 points, Moustapha Thiam added a double-double and Cincinnati routed Oklahoma State 91-68 on Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Swimmers from across Texas competed in the UIL Class 5A State Swimming and Diving Championships at the Lee & Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, chasing state titles and personal bests.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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