bravo 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bravonext
1
as in torpedo

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as in hurrah

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bravo

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verb

as in to applaud

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Recent Examples of bravo
Noun
Heard ‘bravo, bravo, bravo’ over the announcements. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026 Mentoring and advice to the nonprofit world, all good and bravo and yes. — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bravo to ProPublica for asking for those letters, and bravo to the children brave enough to write them. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 So bravo to Aslan Khabliev, CEO of Loewe Technology, who is steering a century-old German brand into a new era. — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravo
  1. torpedo
  2. hurrah
  3. applaud
  4. murderer
  5. hallelujah
  6. salute
  7. assassin
  8. huzzah
Noun
  • The company makes radar and electronic warfare systems, as well as torpedo defense countermeasures.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The submarine will be able to carry a mixed load of up to 18 heavyweight torpedoes and SM39 Exocet missiles.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of torpedo
Noun
  • The Socceroos' World Cup is over after losing to Egypt on penalties on Friday, but before their heartbreak, Australian fans had one final hurrah.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The final hurrah with the World Cup at stake.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Definition of hurrah
Verb
  • Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • Children and parents applauded the performances by the Bob Baker Marionette Theater and opera singer San Cha at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park in what’s otherwise known as Frogtown.
    — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of applaud
Noun
  • This psychological thriller stars Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia struggling to track down his wife’s murderer using a system of tattoos and notes.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The voice cast is a murderer's row of famous Australians, including Sarah Snook, Eric Bana, and Nick Cave.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of murderer
Noun
  • Cronenworth hit a grounder to the left side in last night’s eighth inning, crossed first base before the throw and raised his hands in a sort of hit hallelujah.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • What better time to shout hallelujah than Easter Sunday?
    — Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of hallelujah
Verb
  • Trout had just saluted a fellow All-Star, Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle, who like Trout grew up in the area, rooting for the Phillies.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Videos shared by the Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD) showed the crowd saluting as a vehicle with Dale’s body passed by.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of salute
Noun
  • Judith claims to be a forensic accountant, but is actually a career assassin whose very name sends shivers of fear through her enemies and ones of excitement through her admirers.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • Julie has returned her old ways as an assassin, whilst navigating an equally perilous dating scene, while Edward’s honeymoon with Kayla (Shalom Brune-Franklin) doesn’t go quite as planned.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of assassin
Noun
  • The Texas walkout drew a collective huzzah, with the chief Democratic group focused on state legislative power calling on their members to retaliate in spades.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Her final months in office have included great huzzahs in her honor, including receiving the Charlotte Rotary Club’s Excellence in Leadership Award and being named Charlotte Woman of the Year.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
Definition of huzzah

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