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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 key cabin crew are flight attendants Penny (Lucy Barrett) and Zoe (Na Shi), both of whom demonstrate bravery, to different ends, and show caring attention to the terrified children.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
The throughline connecting the people of Hungary, the leaders at Yale, and the Chavez survivors is bravery.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In February, the prince also made a video call to The HALO Trust, and their workers in the country, praising them for their bravery in an emotional moment shared by the charity.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
During my visit to New York, my wife and I will again pay our respects to the victims, the families, and the bravery shown in the face of terrible loss.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
The throughline connecting the people of Hungary, the leaders at Yale, and the Chavez survivors is bravery.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
In February, the prince also made a video call to The HALO Trust, and their workers in the country, praising them for their bravery in an emotional moment shared by the charity.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
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Instead of a usual tuxedo, the attire consists of a black tail coat, a waistcoat and a white bow tie.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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As for Tom’s surprise appearance at the country music festival, the actor kept his attire casual, opting for blue jeans, a tan jacket and a hat.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The courage to make those choices and keep moving forward is what has defined my journey.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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But four times the talent means four times the finery, which was costume designer Molly Rogers’ challenge.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 May 2026
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Guests showed up in their most eccentric finery.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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But none of their streaks of zero heroism remotely compares with the untouchability of Miller’s streak.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The lockdown and Moore’s heroism clearly prevented any further violence in this rare school shooting situation with a positive ending.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday afternoon, someone dressed as the Christian messiah was among the dozens of people in costumes and masks seen on a video forcing open the door of a Scientology building on Hollywood Boulevard after a tug-of-war with a security guard.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their parents would come and look at the costumes and buildings in horror.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Apr. 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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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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Hollywood royalty, from Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman to Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, will hit the red carpet in their sartorial best for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Test your knowledge of baseball bests, restaurant revamps and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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