bravery

noun

ˈbrāv-rē How to pronounce bravery (audio)
Definition of braverynext
1
as in attire
dressy clothing children in their Sunday bravery

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2
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 Harry’s next major public engagement will take place in London at the annual WellChild Awards, honoring the bravery and resilience of seriously ill children and their caretakers. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 In a statement shared with Rolling Stone, Swift celebrated the country legend’s legacy — highlighting how Parton’s resilience, kindness, and bravery have taught generations of fans and musicians. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 In June, Melvin expressed his support for Guthrie while noting her bravery amid the situation. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 That, compounded by plummeting hormones that cause vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, makes this moment for many midlife women a test in bravery. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bravery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravery
  1. attire
  2. courage
  3. finery
  4. heroism
  5. costume
  6. gallantry
  7. best
  8. courageousness
Noun
  • Favoring bold colors like royal blue, granny apple green and unexpected combinations like mauve and burgundy for her tennis attire, Eala is tough to miss on the courts.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Brightly colored and casual beach attire is a no-fail way to get flagged as a vulnerable tourist while abroad.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of attire
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  • Ceremonies across the state will honor victims, first responders, and the ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage in unimaginable circumstances.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The honor, announced today, promotes the practice of investigative journalism exemplifying compassion, courage and integrity.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of courage
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  • Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no better way to add a jolt of prestige to an aspiring Oscar vehicle than the sight of its stars, bedecked in all their finery, arriving on the Lido by water taxi in the manner of conquering heroes.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of finery
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  • Dawadi’s quick thinking and swift response during the disaster have been hailed as an act of heroism.
    — Shonal Ganguly, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Against expectation, the film eschews neat narratives about survival and heroism.
    — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroism
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  • What an exciting opportunity to make the finale pop by putting everyone in fun costumes.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The family matriarch gained recognition in the aughts as the stylist, costume designer, and stage-mom for Destiny’s Child.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • In World Cup lore, however, his gallantry is doomed to be overshadowed by that of his fellow-goalkeeper from Cabo Verde, Vozinha, who had already produced an uncanny impersonation of a brick wall on the fourth day of the tournament.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of gallantry
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  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
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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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“Bravery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravery. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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