as in bravely
in a fearless manner
he courageously demanded fair treatment for those who could not speak for themselves
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Recent Examples of courageously
Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.
—Laura Linney, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Obviously, there are many Jewish people who have courageously stood against Israeli policy and are pushing against that conflation.
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
Inside Iran, people are openly and courageously chanting his name.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Williams was given the military’s highest honor for courageously taking on seven Soviet MiG aircraft over Korea in 1952 and knocking four of them out of the sky in what is widely regarded as one of the longest and toughest aerial dogfights in the history of the Navy.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
HIs wife, Sia Thao, organized the family’s escape from their village, keeping her sisters-in-law and the children together and courageously handling being questioned by police who were looking for her husband.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously, even if we’re terrified initially.
—Ranjay Gulati, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Very few have so courageously, on a daily basis, year after year, walked the walk of a true artist.
—Laura Linney, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Obviously, there are many Jewish people who have courageously stood against Israeli policy and are pushing against that conflation.
—Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026
Inside Iran, people are openly and courageously chanting his name.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Williams was given the military’s highest honor for courageously taking on seven Soviet MiG aircraft over Korea in 1952 and knocking four of them out of the sky in what is widely regarded as one of the longest and toughest aerial dogfights in the history of the Navy.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
HIs wife, Sia Thao, organized the family’s escape from their village, keeping her sisters-in-law and the children together and courageously handling being questioned by police who were looking for her husband.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously, even if we’re terrified initially.
—Ranjay Gulati, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageously
Adverb
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Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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When Danso’s weak header presented Adam Armstrong with a one-v-one opportunity in the second half, Kinsky sprang off his line and bravely punched the ball away.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nearly a decade later, both actors are firmly in A-list territory, balancing blockbuster franchises, fashion partnerships, and increasingly global careers.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te thanked his counterpart and Paraguay's government for speaking out for Taiwan and firmly supporting Taiwan's international participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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The rules required residents to use bear-resistant trash containers as wildlife officials determined bears, typically shy, boldly wandered into neighborhoods in search of left-overs in garbage bins.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Otherwise, Pereira rather boldly opted to start with most of his big hitters on the bench at Stamford Bridge.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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As inconsistent as Sabalenka was, Cîrstea deserves a huge amount of credit for playing so fearlessly to ultimately prevail 2-6, 6-3, 7-5.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Shirin argued for women’s rights and fearlessly fought for those the regime sought to silence.—
Jody Williams,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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After fighting valiantly to ward off injury, the horse was euthanized in 2007, his courageous battle forever remembered at Churchill Downs, where his statue stands outside of Gate 1.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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After so many seasons in which James valiantly carried otherwise ordinary teams to extraordinary achievements, the greatest scorer in NBA history was not even the Los Angeles Lakers' focal point this year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Courageously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageously. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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