1
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
Dutch is a typical Schwarzenegger hero — all rippling muscle and bravery — but with a humane integrity that compels him to keep his team safe.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
For his bravery, he was awarded the South Atlantic Medal, known as the Falklands Medal.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Her decision not to change clothes, even after being encouraged to, was an act of extraordinary bravery.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
For his bravery, he was awarded the South Atlantic Medal, known as the Falklands Medal.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Tour the city’s downtown area with Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tour to learn all about the spirits who haunt the old Canfield Casino and Hattie’s restaurant, uncover the legend of the Witch of Saratoga, and test your bravery by taking a seat in the Saratoga Springs Devil’s Chair.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Her decision not to change clothes, even after being encouraged to, was an act of extraordinary bravery.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
Noun
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To add a wintertime edge to her sporty attire, Biles paid tribute to her husband.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indigenous dancers typically wear regalia, cultural attire reflecting their tribe's cultural heritage and their personal style.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Neighbors of Morton Harris, an officer who flew B-17s for the Army during World War II and survived some close calls during his 33 missions behind enemy lines, praised his courage — and his financial generosity.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The courage of charging the shoreline.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The lot of us, dressed in our finery, descend upon the event, bidding a quick hello to Ronson and earning some stares from the upstate locals, confused by our presence—and matching outfits.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Those in the market for some fresh fall finery are in luck.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Most of the honorees are regular people being honored for taking extraordinary acts of heroism.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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This funny tale of unlikely heroism can be enjoyed either as a read-aloud or as a confidence booster for newly independent readers.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Kids got to wear a bit of costume before their school week began, fully embracing their superhero alter egos.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The show teetered between artists — Brandy with three songs here, Monica with two there — making for a ceaseless conveyor belt of hits and many, many costume changes.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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Not to mention, some of the leagues' bests have graced his work, including Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kicking game was so bad that Freeman sounded like Brian Kelly at his sarcastic best when asked about Noah Burnette, Erik Schmidt and Marcello Diomede combining to miss two extra points and one field goal.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The opening Allegro vacillates between punchy jabs and fluttery gaiety.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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With the Red Army closing in, such gatherings, expressions of a desperate gaiety, a fin d’une époque efflorescence, weren’t rare.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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