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 The games were created to replace the traditional practice of lion hunting as a rite of passage, allowing young warriors to demonstrate strength and bravery while supporting wildlife conservation. — Nicola Shepherd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 Her bravery in this choice was almost overwhelming, beyond beautiful and also difficult. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 That employee survived and was hailed for his bravery by law enforcement at Friday’s news conference. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026 The teen’s twin sister, Justice Greer, praised her sister’s bravery in her final moments. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bravery

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Noun

Among the items available are sundresses and dresses for homecoming, after-5 and mother-of-the-bride; dress pants and shirts; ties; and school performance attire.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Along with apparel for notoriously sweaty activities — like activewear and performance attire — Coolmax CloakFX™ fiber can be used in everyday apparel.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Cammack, who was one of the first House Republicans with the courage to speak out about Mills, should push hard for changes.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of courage

Noun

Splurging on finery here even extends to exhausted parents — Makie also has designs for adults.

— New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
While George favors blue suits over the gray ones that dominated a young William’s wardrobe, the royal relatives still look alike when they’re dressed in their formal finery.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Definition of finery

Noun

And yet, there the fans were, rally caps on, ready to believe in another mighty comeback—to read heroism into a story that could also be told, perhaps more accurately, in terms of swing decisions and contact points.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
This reflects that sustainable organizations are built around core values and people who embody them consistently, not around individual heroism.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of heroism

Noun

Throughout the day, visitors can see Birds and Exotics of the World, Pirates Dinner Adventure, Wild Garden Bellydance, MacSilver’s Irish Pirates and, finally, the costume contest on the main stage.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Just ask the guy running around Westwood in a literal bear costume earlier this week.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of costume

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

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

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