BRAVERY Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

bravery

noun

ˈbrāv-rē

Definition of bravery

as in attire

dressy clothing children in their Sunday bravery

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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 Kate Middleton was the epitome of bravery over the weekend, taking part in the grueling Three Peaks Challenge that saw her hike a total of 23 miles in 24 hours. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Because in the end, bravery isn’t just about pushing forward. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 So, a glance at the players who frequently look to receive the ball between the other team’s midfield and defensive line is a good proxy for their on-ball intent and attacking bravery. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Parents can also model bravery for their kids. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bravery

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Noun

The couple’s attire, along with performances by A-list singers, is believed to have added another $2 million to their bill.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 July 2026
Will’s obsessive, put-upon mother, Susan (Tandi Wright), belittles Alice, dresses her down for her attire at the funeral, and forces her to wear heels that don’t fit, leaving her feet bloody.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of attire

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Nearly all of them wore masks, lacking the individual courage of a solitary Air Force major with a career and his freedom at stake.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026
Muscato draws on Alexander the Great's strategies and his own experiences, including 9/11 and Winter Storm Uri, to guide executives in leading teams through crisis with clarity, resilience, and courage.

— Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of finery

Noun

Indian star couturier and Bollywood costume designer Manish Malhotra made his debut on the Paris couture calendar this season.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
The costume design course was announced earlier this year, alongside the appointment of three-time Oscar-winning costumer designer Sandy Powell as its ambassador.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of costume

Noun

In all of these cases, the effect is largely the same—forging intimacy through some level of generosity or gallantry, coupled with pure, physical proximity—and in 2026, all of them are still technically possible.

— Sara Delgado, Vogue, 9 July 2026
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

Definition of gallantry

Noun

Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Mahrez is retiring from international soccer as a five-time Premier League winner and one of Africa's bests.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 July 2026

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