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
In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born.
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Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.
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Time,
12 May 2026
Your team have just courageously avoided relegation on the final day.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
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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.
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Suzanne Schneider,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
Inside Iran, people are openly and courageously chanting his name.
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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.
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Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Ace The Stigma Foundation,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human.
—
Time,
12 May 2026
Your team have just courageously avoided relegation on the final day.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for courageously
Adverb
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Edit bravely, stay consistent, and let focus lift your reach.
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When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way.
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This guest embraces her sporty side with classic sneakers, a sleek black headband, and track pants that look ready for a sprint—though the black sweater vest keeps things firmly in fashion territory.
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Apply glue, but not too much, and press firmly for several seconds.
Adverb
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Benji’s father is a volatile patriarch who grills during blizzards and hits him for failing to manfully respond to a classmate’s racist slight.
Adverb
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And of how efficiently and boldly that talent must be acquired to keep pace in the great efficiency contest that is the NHL.
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From boho lace trims and monochromatic styling to chainmail textures and waist-cinching accessories, this season’s slip dress outfits prove the timeless piece can feel both effortlessly minimal and boldly fashion-forward.
Adverb
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He’s also fearlessly poised under pressure and makes plays under tight coverage in difficult spots, including one-on-one as the last man back at the offensive zone blue line.
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In his typical spare and deliberate style, Romanian director Cristian Mungiu has crafted yet another Palme d’Or-worthy film that fearlessly treads into controversial issues in our society but pointedly doesn’t take sides.
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Wilson valiantly tried to dodge catcher Eric Haase, but the veteran applied the tag to end the inning.
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And while the Americans continued to fight valiantly, Germany ultimately hung on for a 1-0 win.
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“Courageously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageously. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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