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.
—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
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
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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.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The battle is also the site where the legend of Molly Pitcher bravely bringing water to the troops began.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Area meteorologists are unsure if this year’s thick radiation fog — known regionally as tule fog — will disperse in time for the holidays, thanks to persistent weather patterns keeping the cloud layer firmly over the region.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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After a post-Kawhi Leonard purgatory that saw the club mired in mediocrity — and worse — the club now seems to have firmly established itself as a major team of the future.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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With a profusion of bright yellow flowers and deep roots, dandelions boldly take up residence in lawns and gardens.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Proud to live boldly in faith with you.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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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.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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And while the Americans continued to fight valiantly, Germany ultimately hung on for a 1-0 win.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The sardonic clip sees Ford reluctantly trade in his signature leather jacket for a kilt and valiantly plug Glenmorangie while standing atop a hill.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Courageously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courageously. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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