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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
Holocaust Survivor Day, which was established in 2021, is now celebrated internationally on June 4 to honor the bravery of survivors and to share their stories.
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Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Her bravery not only secured this conviction but has undoubtedly made her campus and our city safer.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
So there’s a certain bravery there.
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NBC news,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravery
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Her bravery not only secured this conviction but has undoubtedly made her campus and our city safer.
—
Cbs Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
So there’s a certain bravery there.
—
NBC news,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bravery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
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But this year, according to a dress code reviewed by The Athletic, women have been told that strapless, off-the-shoulder and spaghetti-strap attire is not permitted, with illustrations of appropriate and inappropriate wear for both men and women.
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Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire.
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
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The medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
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But as Season 2 drifts closer to admiration than scrutiny, their stock heroism pales in comparison to Martian’s dynamic decision-making.
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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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.
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
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The longer races are brutally hard, but Kerstin loves helping other runners pursue their personal bests.
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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That mix of stubbornness and courageousness is what endeared Snider to fans and peers alike.
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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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