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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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 Although his kiss doesn’t break the curse in this retelling, his bravery and kindness help to unite the fairy and human kingdoms. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 The good samaritan, Cassius Bythewood, accepted the award from the City of Miami Police Department on Wednesday at a ceremony recognizing his bravery and commitment to community service. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Others — unable to recognize him as advancing the baton passed on by the athlete-activists now commonly praised for their bravery — viewed Kaepernick with disgust. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Derek Hough said he was reminded of his past partnership with Paralympian Amy Purdy, and praised Frech's frame and bravery. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bravery

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Noun

Other suiting staples for Cameron’s attire included an angular collar with a white tie and a seemingly semi-sheer blouse to boot.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Some of the sightings claim a man wearing clothing typical of the 17th or 18th centuries, a man dressed in Confederate attire in the liquor room, a ghost of a former worker Joseph Hardesty and a female who actively disturbs visitors to her home.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

For DeSorbo, however, opening up about her experience didn’t initially feel like an act of courage.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
But when catastrophe leaves them fighting for survival, they are propelled into an impossible race against time that will test the limits of courage, sacrifice and love.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Obviously the bride and bridesmaids will wear wedding finery.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of finery

Noun

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

Noun

But for the second straight week, Kelce had game-bests in receptions and receiving yards as the Chiefs beat the Colts 33-30 in overtime Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
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

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