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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
The Army later awarded Casillas a Bronze Star for his bravery, his family said.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Alcaraz with his sweeping north-south movement and crush-and-rush bravery.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Days later on May 29, during an appearance on Jenna and Sheinelle, Berry — who faced a similar cheating scandal with her then-husband Eric Benét nearly 20 years ago — applauded King for her bravery and candor.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Alcaraz with his sweeping north-south movement and crush-and-rush bravery.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Days later on May 29, during an appearance on Jenna and Sheinelle, Berry — who faced a similar cheating scandal with her then-husband Eric Benét nearly 20 years ago — applauded King for her bravery and candor.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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All of the ducks don festive attire during holidays and big New England sports events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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California — and America — now desperately need the courage for another moral intervention.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Photos published on Sunday, May 31, show the happy couple in their wedding finery, leaving Old Marylebone Town Hall hand in hand a day earlier and being pelted with confetti.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The Met Gala might be synonymous with priceless fashion, but Odessa A’zion’s 2026 look proves that more accessible pieces can fit right in among the finery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
5 May 2026
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Because the engine to pay for heroism has become heroic in its own right — endlessly inventive, strategically brilliant, and almost entirely disconnected from the patient whose name appears at the top of the page.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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For Dudamel, orchestral exuberance equals heroism.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Turner spoke about how her costumes tell a story about what is happening with Barb this season.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 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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Judge holds career bests of 10.60 in the 100 and 21.85 in the 200.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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The Yankees catcher achieved a pair of personal bests with his two-run home run in the sixth inning of Tuesday night’s 10-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Bronx.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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The second admirable character trait on Art’s list is courageousness, to stand up for what needs to be said or done, and especially to put the best interest of an organization—or the country—ahead of any personal gain.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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