1
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
despite considerable risk to their own safety, the brave team of rescuers rushed into the collapsed building
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as in wonderful
of the very best kind
the gourmet food shop is off to a brave start
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a soldier who braved enemy fire to rescue her wounded comrade
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a brave attempt
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Recent Examples of brave
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 May 2025
Finally, someone’s brave enough to wake up that conversation.
—James Factora, Them., 14 May 2025
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 May 2025
The Star braved the gloomy weather conditions for the first edition of On the Budget, a new series in which reporter Joseph Hernandez checks out activities and restaurants around Kansas City and sees what fun can be had on a $25 budget.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Around that time, Thompson was brave enough to quit her job, which ended up offering to invest in her brand.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 May 2025
Finally, someone’s brave enough to wake up that conversation.
—James Factora, Them., 14 May 2025
Verb
In the final days of the war, 12-year-old Nanning braves the treacherous sea to hunt seals, goes fishing at night, and works on the nearby farm to help his mother feed the family.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 May 2025
The Star braved the gloomy weather conditions for the first edition of On the Budget, a new series in which reporter Joseph Hernandez checks out activities and restaurants around Kansas City and sees what fun can be had on a $25 budget.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brave
Adjective
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In her courageous testimony, Ventura described the myriad means by which Combs achieved and maintained power and control over her during their decade-long relationship.—
Elizabeth Geddes,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
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While there are many other ways to foster courageous leadership, these three are evergreen.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Devon confronts Michaela at the Kells' Labor Day gala, her anger and suspicions boiling over.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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You could also be confronted or challenged with a significant partnership that demands your full attention.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Inspired by the fearless warrior women of Norse mythology, the Golden State Valkyries represent strength, confidence, and forward momentum.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Star Wars fans can be a finicky bunch, but Tony Gilroy has been fearless, much like the series creator George Lucas, in delivering to them.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The scoring sequence followed a lovely Bobrovsky save on a shorthanded odd-man rush — the Cats firing on all cylinders.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Why the lovely Mehri falls for such a loser — Hamid is one of the least charming grooms in recent memory — can only by explained by the lack of options available to her.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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The suspect faced the officers while still armed, and refused to comply with their commands.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The Mets’ late-inning shortcomings squandered a valiant effort by Waddell, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday to provide length as the Mets deployed a bullpen game.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The way silver foliage reflects light is not only beautiful but also reduces evaporation and water loss, making the plants more drought-tolerant.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2025
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“Brave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brave. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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